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Vocative
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vocativus, aanroepende naamwoordvorm
(in the grammar of some languages) the form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective that is used when addressing a particular person or thing
Example
" O captain, my captain " is an example of the vocative in English poetry.
The vocative is less distinct in modern English but still evident in certain phrases.
In Ancient Greek, the vocative often has a specific ending change for direct address.
vocative
01
vocatief, aanspreekvormig
(in the grammar of some languages) relating to the form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective that is used when addressing a particular person or thing
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