nominative in German
nominative in German is Nominativ, nominativisch — nominative means relating to the grammatical case of a noun or pronoun that marks it as the subject of a finite verb.
nominative in German
Nominativ
(grammar) Being in that case or form of a noun which stands as the subject of a finite verb.
nominativisch
(grammar) Being in that case or form of a noun which stands as the subject of a finite verb.
What does "nominative" mean?
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adjective Relating to the grammatical case of a noun or pronoun that marks it as the subject of a finite verb.
"'She' is the nominative form of the pronoun, used when it is the subject."
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noun The grammatical case, or a word in that case, used for the subject of a finite verb.
"The nominative is used for the subject of a clause."
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nominative in a sentence
- 'She' is the nominative form of the pronoun, used when it is the subject.
- In Latin, a noun's ending changes to show the nominative case.
- The nominative is used for the subject of a clause.
- Grammar books list the nominative before the other cases.
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What is "nominative" in German?
"nominative" in German is Nominativ, nominativisch. nominative means: Relating to the grammatical case of a noun or pronoun that marks it as the subject of a finite verb.
How do you use "nominative" in a sentence?
Example: "'She' is the nominative form of the pronoun, used when it is the subject." In German, "nominative" is Nominativ, nominativisch.
Are there other ways to say "nominative" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "nominative": Nominativ, nominativisch.
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