k / h + Dative

Toward Someone

Level 2

K takes the dative for movement toward a person or place.

How It Works

K takes the dative for movement toward a person or place. Use h before words beginning with k or g. The change to h is a sound-based spelling rule, not a different case.

The preposition depends on the next pronounced word: h kolegu, but k dobremu kolegu. An intervening adjective can therefore change k/h. Both versions still select dative agreement throughout the noun phrase.

Examples (3)

  1. Grem k prijatelju.

    I am going to a friend's place.

  2. Grem h kolegu.

    I am going to a colleague's place.

  3. Stopi h gospe.

    Step toward the lady.

How It Connects

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k / h + DativeLevel 2Toward Someone

Learn This First

Identify dative case before learning its movement use and k/h spelling.

Words in This Pattern

h