German A2 · Grammar cheat code
B1.1 · L11 · Strong Adjective Endings
No article: adjective carries the case signal.
| Nom | -er | -e | -es |
| Akk | -en | -e | -es |
| Dat | -em | -er | -em |
Kalter Kaffee schmeckt nicht.
Ich trinke gern heißen Tee.
— Details —
Strong endings = article forms. Adjective is the only gender signal.
Mit frischem Brot und kalter Butter — das ist gut.
| Context | Nom masc ending |
|---|---|
| after der (weak) | -e (der alte Mann) |
| after kein (mixed) | -er (kein alter Mann) |
| no article (strong) | -er (alter Mann) |
Questions
- What is the rule for Strong Adjective Endings?
- No article: adjective carries the case signal.
- How do I use Strong Adjective Endings?
- Without an article, nothing else shows case and gender — the adjective must carry both signals.
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