German adjective endings change depending on the gender, case and whether a definite or indefinite article precedes the adjective. There are three tables to learn: after der/die/das, after ein, and without an article.
✏️ Adjective Endings after Definite Articles (der/die/das)
| German | English | Notes / Example |
|---|---|---|
| der alte Mann | the old man (nom.) | Masculine nominative: -e |
| die alte Frau | the old woman (nom.) | Feminine nominative: -e |
| das alte Haus | the old house (nom.) | Neuter nominative: -e |
| den alten Mann | the old man (acc.) | Masculine accusative: -en |
| dem alten Mann | to the old man (dat.) | Masculine dative: -en |
✏️ Übungen (Practice Exercises)
Exercise 1: Try using 3 words from the table above in a sentence! Write them down.
Exercise 2: Cover the English column and test yourself — do you know all the words?
Exercise 3: Take the quiz below to test your knowledge with interactive questions!
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