| The dative is also used for the person for whom the subject does something. This dative is often called the dative of advantage or disadvantage. |
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| Don't expect me to come running every time you want something. I'm not your servant. |
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| Laura was saying something. A mellifluous name, he thought. I wish she were far away, so I could call her. |
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| Find a little can-can girl or something. Voolay-voo coushay avec moi and all that. |
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| Balanda! If Aborigine e says something... e want to stop im Balanda... e might listen. |
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| Jake bristled at the insinuation that he never visited his father unless he wanted something. Even if it was true, Joe didn't need to rub his face in it. |
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