accusative

In German, verbs dictate the case of the objects that follow them. While the majority of German verbs take an object (the direct object), a significant group requires a dative object (the indirect object), and others can take both . Understanding these categories is essential for correct sentence structure and article declension. 1. Accusative Verbs (Direct Objects)

erzählen

(to tell): Opa erzählt uns (Dat) eine Geschichte (Akk).

• sehen (to see) - Ich sehe den Mann (I see the man)
• hören (to hear) - Ich höre die Musik (I hear the music)
• lesen (to read) - Ich lese das Buch (I read the book)
• schreiben (to write) - Ich schreibe den Brief (I write the letter)
• kaufen (to buy) - Ich kaufe das Auto (I buy the car)
• verkaufen (to sell) - Ich verkaufe das Haus (I sell the house)
• finden (to find) - Ich finde den Schlüssel (I find the key)
• verlieren (to lose) - Ich verliere das Geld (I lose the money)

Accusative

In German, verbs dictate the case of the objects that follow them. While approximately 95% of verbs take the case (direct object), a specific group of verbs requires the Dative case (indirect object). Many common verbs also use both cases simultaneously, typically with a person in the Dative and a thing in the Accusative. Common Accusative Verbs

You can find more comprehensive lists of accusative and dative verbs in German online or in grammar books.

You can find more detailed information and examples in a German grammar book or online resources.