The dative case in Russian helps us understand who gets something or how someone feels. Let’s break it down into three main uses:

1. Indirect Objects:

   • This tells us who is getting something.
   • For example: "Ядала книгу брату." (This means "I gave the book to my brother.")

2. Feelings:

   • This shows us how we feel or what our mood is.
   • For example: "Мне грустно." (This means "I feel sad.")

3. Wishes:

   • This tells us what we really want.
   • For example: "Мне хотелось пойти." (This means "I wanted to go.")

Remember, when we talk about the dative case, we often answer the question "кому?" which means "to whom?".

Try to learn the verbs and phrases that go with the dative case. This will help you understand it better and use it in different situations.