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===The four cases===
===The four cases===
In German, four cases are used, known as the ''nominative'', the ''accusative'', the ''dative'', and the ''genitive''. Nominative is the case which is used in the subject of sentences, or to say A=B. Accusative indicates a direct object relationship, as in "I bought '''the book'''." The dative case shows an indirect object relationship, as in "I gave '''you''' the book." The genitive case has slowly into disuse, but indicates possession; this usage is often replaced by the dative in most cases.
In German, four cases are used, known as the ''nominative'', the ''accusative'', the ''dative'', and the ''genitive''. Nominative is the case which is used in the subject of sentences, or to say A=B. Accusative indicates a direct object relationship, as in "I bought '''the book'''." The dative case shows an indirect object relationship, as in "I gave '''you''' the book." The genitive case has slowly fallen into disuse, but indicates possession; this usage is often replaced by the dative in most cases.
The definite and indefinite articles change according to the case:
The definite and indefinite articles change according to the case: