Which sentence correctly shows a verb with a dative subject?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Mér er kalt (I am cold)
- Step 1: Expressions of feeling such as kalt (cold) are often built with a dative experiencer. Step 2. Mér is the dative of ég, so Mér er kalt is the normal sentence. Answer: Mér er kalt (I am cold). Why not the others: Ég er kalt uses the nominative, which would describe a different meaning, mig is accusative, and mín is genitive.
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