The Dative Object of Special Verbs

Recognizing the Dative Object of Special Verbs

  • The dative object of special verbs will always be translated with one of the following verbs: credo, dico, persuadeo, faveo, voveo, respondeo, noceo, studeo, pareo.
  • These intransitive verbs take the dative as the object.

Translating the Dative Object of Special Verbs

  • Translate the dative object of special verbs as the direct object of the special verb.

Examples of the Dative Object of Special Verbs

  • tibi faveo
    • Translation: I favor you

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