adjective in German
adjective in German is formal, Adjektiv, Eigenschaftswort — adjective means a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as "tall," "blue," or "happy.".
adjective in German
formal
(legal) Applying to methods of enforcement and rules of procedure.
Adjektiv
(grammar) A word that modifies a noun or noun phrase or describes a noun’s referent.
Eigenschaftswort
(grammar) A word that modifies a noun or noun phrase or describes a noun’s referent.
Beiwort
(grammar) A word that modifies a noun or noun phrase or describes a noun’s referent.
Beschreibungswort
(grammar) A word that modifies a noun or noun phrase or describes a noun’s referent.
Wiewort
(grammar) A word that modifies a noun or noun phrase or describes a noun’s referent.
na-Adjektiv
(Japanese, _, grammar) An adjective that necessitates the copula な (-na) if followed by a noun.
What does "adjective" mean?
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noun A word that describes or modifies a noun, such as "tall," "blue," or "happy."
"The words “big” and “heavy” are English adjectives."
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adjective in a sentence
- The words “big” and “heavy” are English adjectives.
- The Brazilian football legend, who passed away in December, has been added to the Portuguese edition of the Michaelis dictionary as an adjective to describe someone or something “out of the ordinary.”
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What is "adjective" in German?
"adjective" in German is formal, Adjektiv, Eigenschaftswort. adjective means: A word that describes or modifies a noun, such as "tall," "blue," or "happy."
Are there other ways to say "adjective" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "adjective": formal, Adjektiv, Eigenschaftswort, Beiwort, Beschreibungswort, Wiewort.
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