vatandaşa

vatandaşa

"To the citizen"

In this sentence, 'vatandaşa' is used as the indirect object of the verb 'sordu' (asked), which is denoted by the dative case ending '-a'.

Polis, sokakta yürüyen vatandaşa adres sordu.

The police asked the citizen walking on the street for directions.

Here, 'vatandaşa' again takes the dative case, indicating the recipient of the verb's action 'verdi' (gave).

Kasiyer, ürünü incelemesi için vatandaşa verdi.

The cashier gave the product to the citizen for inspection.

In this instance, 'vatandaşa' is in the dative case, marking the individual to whom a right or opportunity is granted.

Toplantıda, bir vatandaşa söz hakkı verildi.

At the meeting, a citizen was given the right to speak.