The accusative is used to limit the action of a verb as to extent, direction, or goal. `The accusative measures an idea as to its content, scope, direction` (Robertson...
The true dative is used to designate the person more remotely concerned. It is the case of personal interest , pointing out the person to or for whom something...
In the eight case system, the genitive defines, describes, qualifies, restricts, limits. In this respect it is similar to an adjective, but is more emphatic. Under...
The nominative is the case of specific designation. The Greeks referred to it as the `naming case,` for it often names the main topic of the sentence. The main topic...
The vocative is the case used for addressing someone or, on occasion, for uttering exclamations. A substantive in the vocative is used in direct address to designate...