Meaning 1neutral · 82%
The dative form of er, used here to refer to a male person.
Natural examples
Ich gab ihm den Schlüssel zurück.
I gave him the key back.
Kannst du ihm morgen helfen?
Can you help him tomorrow?
Sie erzählte ihm von der Reise.
She told him about the trip.
Usage note
Ihm is the dative singular of er; it can also refer to a neuter noun. A verb or preposition determines case.
Mini-lesson: ihm
The dative form of er, used here to refer to a male person. Ihm is the dative singular of er; it can also refer to a neuter noun. A verb or preposition determines case.
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