German GCSE
Indefinite Article
What Indefinite Article means in German GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Indefinite Article
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The word for 'a' or 'an' (ein, eine). Refers to an unspecified noun.
Words meaning 'a' or 'an' (ein, eine, ein).
Topics that use Indefinite Article
- Grammar: Adjectives (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Vocabulary: Articles and pronouns (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Definite Article
- Comparative
- Predicate Adjective
- Reflexive Pronoun
- Superlative
- Umlaut
- Accusative Case (Akkusativ)
- Attributive Adjective
Using Indefinite Article in the exam
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