prema + Dative / Locative
Toward or According to
Prema can point toward a place or give a criterion.
How It Works
The noun forms in prema gradu, prema školi and prema planu coincide with dative and locative forms. Many descriptions group prema with the dative; some Croatian grammars traditionally analyze it with the locative.
This terminology difference does not change the ordinary endings in these examples. Learn both the form and the intended relationship instead of assuming that every expression of direction requires accusative.
Prema can also describe an attitude toward someone. Context tells you whether the phrase is spatial, evaluative or a statement of accordance.
Examples (3)
- Hodamo prema školi.
We are walking toward the school.
Školi is the required case form; reaching the destination is not asserted.
- Sve ide prema planu.
Everything is going according to plan.
Prema introduces the criterion followed.
- Ana je ljubazna prema djeci.
Ana is kind to children.
The phrase expresses an attitude toward the children.
How It Connects
Learn This First
Prema takes forms shared by dative and locative; grammatical classifications differ, so preserve the actual form distinction.
- Dative Singular Forms
Prema takes forms shared by dative and locative; grammatical classifications differ, so preserve the actual form distinction.
Level 2 - Locative Singular Forms
Prema takes forms shared by dative and locative; grammatical classifications differ, so preserve the actual form distinction.
Level 2
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