benefactive case
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English[edit]
Noun[edit]
benefactive case (plural benefactive cases)
- (grammar) A case used to indicate beneficiary, or the receiver of the benefit. It corresponds roughly to the English prepositions for, for the benefit of, in the interests of, intended for, and on behalf of.
- Basque and Quechua are languages with a benefactive case.
Translations[edit]
case used to indicate beneficiary
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