Double dative

Concept in Latin grammar

In Latin grammar, a double dative is the combination of a dative of reference with a dative of purpose. A common translation is "As a with reference to ." This was formerly known as "predicate dative" or "dative of service", with usually the following characteristics of the noun in the dative of purpose:the noun is abstract or semi-abstract; this noun is only in the singular; this noun is used predicatively; there is usually no verb but a form of esse is often understood; this noun is rarely qualified by an adjective unless one like magnus; the noun is rarely qualified by a genitive.

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