Adjectival Nouns Flashcards
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Adjectival Nouns:
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When referring to people, adjectives can sometimes be used as nouns. The definite article precedes the adjective, which is now capitalized because it is functioning as a noun. The adjectival nouns take the regular adjective endings for adjectives preceded by a der word as well. der Alte- the old man die Alte- the old woman das Alte- everything that is old die Alten- the old people
