Adjectives used as nouns Flashcards

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What is an adjectival noun?

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It is an adjective being used as a noun

Der Angestellte (employee)

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The new (female) employee arrived early

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Der neue Angestellte ist früh angekommen

In German, adjectival nouns must be capitalized

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She is the new employee

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Sie ist die neue Angestellte

weak, strong or mixed endings depending on article

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The good thing is that I earn more

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Das Gute daran ist, dass ich mehr verdiene

weak, strong or mixed endings depending on article

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It stays the same

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Es bleibt beim Alten

weak, strong or mixed endings depending on article

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