The dative case in Russian is important because it shows who is receiving something.

It tells us to whom or for whom an action is happening. Here's how to use it:

1. How to Form the Dative Case:

   • For masculine nouns: Add у
     (For example, "друг" becomes "другу".)
   • For feminine nouns: Add е
     (For example, "подруга" becomes "подруге".)
   • For neuter nouns: Add у
     (For example, "окно" becomes "окну".)
   • For plural nouns: Add ам
     (For example, "друзья" becomes "друзьям".)

2. Example Sentences:

   • "Я даю книгу другу."
     (I am giving a book to my friend.)
   • "Она написала письмо подруге."
     (She wrote a letter to her friend.)

3. Common Verbs with the Dative Case:

   • "Помогать" (to help):
     "Я помогу тебе."
     (I will help you.)
   • "Нравиться" (to like):
     "Эта книга нравится мне."
     (I like this book.)

Learning how to use the dative case will make you better at speaking and understanding Russian, especially in conversations.