German GCSE
Predicate Adjective
What Predicate Adjective means in German GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Predicate Adjective
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An adjective that comes after the verb 'to be' (sein) or 'to become' (werden) (e.g., Der Apfel ist rot). These do NOT take endings.
An adjective that follows a linking verb like 'sein' (to be) and describes the subject. It does NOT take an ending.
Topics that use Predicate Adjective
- Grammar: Adjectives (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Vocabulary: Adjectives (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Comparative
- Definite Article
- Superlative
- Umlaut
- Adjective
- Adjective Agreement / Endings
- Attributive Adjective
- Declension
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