German A2 · Grammar cheat code
A2.2 · L1 · Adjective Endings

Adjective before noun = ending. After ist/sind = no ending. Always.

Does the adjective need an ending?
Before a noun (der alte Mann)?Yes — add ending
After ist/sind (Der Mann ist alt)?No ending
Das ist ein guter Film.
That's a good film. (before noun = ending)
Der Film ist gut.
The film is good. (after ist = no ending)
Sie hat eine neue Tasche.
She has a new bag. (fem, before noun = ending)
A2.2 · L1 · Adjective Endings · Detail

Adjective before noun = ending. After ist/sind = no ending. Always.
Nom-e-e-e
Akk-en-e-e
Dat-en-en-en
[object Object]
He helps the old man. (masc Dat → -en)

Questions

What is the rule for Adjective Endings?
Adjective before noun = ending. After ist/sind = no ending. Always.
How do I use Adjective Endings?
After der / die / das — mostly -e in Nominativ, -en almost everywhere else. Just two patterns to learn.
Does the adjective need an ending?
Before a noun (der alte Mann)?: Yes — add ending; After ist/sind (Der Mann ist alt)?: No ending
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