Adjectives used as nouns Flashcards
1
Q
What is an adjectival noun?
A
It is an adjective being used as a noun
Der Angestellte (employee)
2
Q
Translate to German
The new (female) employee arrived early
A
Der neue Angestellte ist früh angekommen
In German, adjectival nouns must be capitalized
3
Q
Translate to German
She is the new employee
A
Sie ist die neue Angestellte
weak, strong or mixed endings depending on article
4
Q
Translate to German
The good thing is that I earn more
A
Das Gute daran ist, dass ich mehr verdiene
weak, strong or mixed endings depending on article
5
Q
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it stays the same
A
es bleibt beim Alten
weak, strong or mixed endings depending on article
