German A2 · Grammar cheat code
B1.1 · L10 · Mixed Adjective Endings
After kein/mein: -en for most. Three cells differ.
| Nom | -er | -e | -es |
| Akk | -en | -e | -es |
| Dat | -en | -en | -en |
Er hat keinen alten Computer.
Das ist kein altes Buch.
— Details —
3 strong cells: kein has no ending there, adjective signals gender.
| Cell | kein form | Adjective ending |
|---|---|---|
| Nom masc | kein (no ending) | -er (signals masc) |
| Nom neut | kein (no ending) | -es (signals neut) |
| Akk neut | kein (no ending) | -es (signals neut) |
Kein frischer Wind weht heute.
Ich habe kein neues Handy.
Questions
- What is the rule for Mixed Adjective Endings?
- After kein/mein: -en for most. Three cells differ.
- How do I use Mixed Adjective Endings?
- kein/mein has no ending in Nom masc, Nom neut, and Akk neut. The adjective fills the gap.
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