Verbs that *do not* take a dative object are many and varied, depending on their meaning and the type of object they govern. To give a definitive list is impossible, but here are some categories and examples to illustrate:
* Verbs that take accusative objects: These are verbs that describe actions directed *at* something. Examples:
* lesen (to read): Ich lese ein Buch (accusative). (I read a book.)
* sehen (to see): Ich sehe den Mann (accusative). (I see the man.)
* machen (to make/do): Ich mache die Hausaufgaben (accusative). (I do the homework.)
* kaufen (to buy): Ich kaufe ein Auto (accusative). (I buy a car.)
* Verbs that take genitive objects (rare in modern German): These are becoming increasingly uncommon, often replaced by accusative or prepositional phrases.
* sich erinnern (to remember): Ich erinnere mich des Tages (genitive). (I remember the day.) (Often now: Ich erinnere mich an den Tag.)
* Verbs that take prepositional objects: These require a specific preposition, and the noun following is governed by that preposition. The case of the noun depends on the preposition. Examples:
* warten auf (to wait for): Ich warte auf den Bus (accusative). (I'm waiting for the bus.)
* sprechen über (to speak about): Wir sprechen über das Problem (accusative). (We're speaking about the problem.)
* denken an (to think of): Ich denke an dich (accusative). (I'm thinking of you.)
To determine the case a verb takes, you need to consult a dictionary or grammar book. Simply knowing a verb's meaning isn't enough; you must know its grammatical properties.