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The English translation says "with", but the Croatian sentence uses prema. Why not use s or sa?
In Croatian, when you are talking about your attitude, behavior, or feelings towards someone, you use the preposition prema. Using s or sa (with) would literally mean doing a physical activity alongside them, rather than directing a behavior at them.
Which case is being used for mlađem bratu?
It is in the dative case. The preposition prema requires the dative case when it means "towards" a person or object.
Why does the adjective end in -em (mlađem) instead of the usual masculine dative ending -om?
Does nježan change if I am speaking to a woman?