How do I know when to use "dir" and when to use "dich"
I know "dir" and "mir" are not accusative, and that they are dative. I also know that "dich" and "mich" are accusative.

I get that, but what doesn't make sense to me is sentences like:

"Tanz mit mir"

Mir is dative though!Update: is it because "mit" is a dative preposition?

Question

How do I know when to use "dir" and when to use "dich"
I know "dir" and "mir" are not accusative, and that they are dative.  I also know that "dich" and "mich" are accusative.

I get that, but what doesn't make sense to me is sentences like:

"Tanz mit mir"

Mir is dative though!Update: is it because "mit" is a dative preposition?

Answer

there's a list of prepositions that always need the dative. Common ones are
aus, bei, mit, nach, seit, von, zu
On the other hand
durch, fur, gegen, ohne, um are common ones that need accusative

More info at http://german.about.com/od/grammar/ht/Dative-Prepositions.htm

Answer

Richtig!

Answer

OH WAIT NEVER.
 MIND!

"mit" requires a dative object doesn't it...

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