Adjectives in German
Adjectives add description and detail to nouns, but in German they must agree with the noun in gender, case, and number. This page explains how adjective endings change depending on whether they follow definite articles (like der, die, das) or indefinite articles (like ein, eine). It also provides tables to help you master these patterns.
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Adjective Declension with Definite Articles
When adjectives follow definite articles, the endings are quite uniform. The table below shows the typical adjective endings:
Example:
Nominative: der schöne Tag (the beautiful day)
Accusative: den schönen Tag
Dative: dem schönen Tag
Genitive: des schönen Tages
*common endings with -en
Adjective Declension with Indefinite Articles
When adjectives follow indefinite articles, they must carry more of the grammatical burden. The following table outlines the typical endings:
Example:
Nominative: ein alter Mann (an old man)
Accusative: einen alten Mann
Dative: einem alten Mann
Genitive: eines alten Mannes
*common endings with -en
Additional Tips for Mastering Adjective Endings
Memorize Patterns
Focus on the common endings in each case.
Context is Key
Practice by reading and writing sentences that use these adjectives.
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