What are the 4 cases in German?
The four German cases are:
Nominative – Subject of the sentence (Der Hund bellt – "The dog barks").
Accusative – Direct object (Ich sehe den Hund – "I see the dog").
Dative – Indirect object (Ich gebe dem Hund Essen – "I give the dog food").
Genitive – Shows possession (Das ist das Spielzeug des Hundes – "That is the dog’s toy").
Quick Tip: Cases determine how articles (der/die/das), pronouns, and adjectives change in sentences. Mastering them is key to fluent German!