A1Phase A1.3
Adjectives (Predicative)
Adjektive (prädikativ)
Predicative adjectives after sein/werden have no ending. Describes qualities of nouns.
Key Vocabulary
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Patterns
- Case/gender/definiteness drive endings
- Comparative -er; superlative am -sten
- Participles as adjectives (lachendes Kind)
Common Pitfalls
- Endings after ein-words
- Adjective vs. adverb confusion
Examples
Ein spannender Roman.
An exciting novel.
Der zweite Teil war besser.
The second part was better.
Practice
Describe a scene using one comparative and one participial adjective.
Prerequisites
You should be comfortable with these concepts first: