No. 396 in Latvian
bērnam
"To the child" or "for the child" (dative singular form of "bērns," meaning "child").
In a sentence
Es devu rotaļlietu bērnam.
I gave a toy to the child.
The word "bērnam" is in the dative case, indicating the indirect object of the sentence—"to the child".
Viens no bērnam piemērotākajiem veidiem, kā mācīties, ir spēle.
One of the most suitable ways for a child to learn is through play.
Here, "bērnam" is in the dative case, expressing for whom the suitability is intended—"for a child".
Pirms bērnam piedāvā jaunu ēdienu, ir laba ideja par to pārliecināties.
Before offering a new food to the child, it is a good idea to ensure it's suitable.
The form "bērnam" reflects the dative case, identifying to whom the action of offering is directed—"to the child".
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