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vocative

/ˈvɒkətɪv/ /ˈvɑkətɪv/

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noun

Vokativ

(grammar) The vocative case

Examples :

"The teacher explained that "Mom," in the sentence "Mom, can you help me?" is an example of the vocative. "

Der Lehrer erklärte, dass „Mom“ in dem Satz „Mom, kannst du mir helfen?“ ein Beispiel für den Vokativ ist.

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noun

Vokativ

(grammar) A word in the vocative case

Examples :

"The teacher explained that "John" in the sentence "John, please read the first paragraph" is an example of the vocative. "

Der Lehrer erklärte, dass „John“ in dem Satz „John, bitte lies den ersten Absatz“ ein Beispiel für den Vokativ ist.

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noun

Anrede, Rufname

Something said to (or as though to) a particular person or thing; an entreaty, an invocation.

Examples :

"The teacher's gentle vocative, "Class, settle down," quickly silenced the noisy room. "

Die sanfte Anrede des Lehrers, „Kinder, beruhigt euch“, brachte den lauten Raum schnell zum Schweigen.

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adjective

Anrufend, rufend

Of or pertaining to calling; used in calling or vocation.

Examples :

"In the sentence, "Hey, John, can you help me?", "John" is in the vocative case because it's used to directly address him. "

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adjective

Anredend, appellativ

(grammar) Used in address; appellative (said of that case or form of the noun, pronoun, or adjective, in which a person or thing is addressed). For example "Domine, O Lord"

Examples :

"The teacher explained that the vocative phrase "Class, pay attention!" directly addresses the students. "

Der Lehrer erklärte, dass der appellative Satz „Klasse, aufgepasst!“ die Schüler direkt anspricht.

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