Der rote Apfel ist lecker.
English: The red apple is tasty.
- Language
- German
- Level
- A1
- Unit
- Adjektive und Zahlen
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Adjective declension after the definite article in German means changing the ending of an adjective when it comes after 'der', 'die', or 'das'. This helps show the gender, case, and number of the noun.
When to use it
Use this form when an adjective comes directly after a definite article (der, die, das) and before a noun. It shows the correct gender, case, and number of the noun in German sentences.
Key forms
- der + Adjektiv(-e) + Nomen: der kleine Hund
- die + Adjektiv(-e) + Nomen: die schöne Blume
- das + Adjektiv(-e) + Nomen: das große Haus
- Plural: die + Adjektiv(-en) + Nomen: die alten Bücher
Examples
Ich sehe die kleine Katze.
English: I see the small cat.
Das neue Auto ist schnell.
English: The new car is fast.
Wir kaufen die frischen Eier.
English: We are buying the fresh eggs.
Tips
- Always use -e or -en endings after 'der', 'die', or 'das'.
- In plural, the adjective always ends with -en after the definite article.
- Remember to match the adjective ending to the gender and case of the noun.