German GCSE
Declension
What Declension means in German GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Declension
The changing of the form of a word (like an adjective) to show case, gender, and number.
Topics that use Declension
- Grammar: Adjectives (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Comparative
- Definite Article
- Predicate Adjective
- Superlative
- Umlaut
- Attributive Adjective
- Indefinite Article
Using Declension in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
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