der Frau = indirect object and dative der Frau = direct object and accusative den Apfel = indirect object and dative

Note

Emphasis is on the last word of the sentence.

Ich gebe den Apfel der Frau

not to the kid

Ich gebe der Frau den Apfel

not the bread

Breakdown of der Frau = indirect object and dative der Frau = direct object and accusative den Apfel = indirect object and dative

ich
I
die Frau
the woman
der Apfel
the apple
geben
to give; to pass; to hand

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