Adjektivdeklination im Akkusativ

The Adjektivdeklination im Akkusativ (Adjective Declension in Accusative) deals with how adjectives change when a noun in the accusative case is used. The endings of the adjectives depend on whether the noun is preceded by a definite article (der, die, das), an indefinite article (ein, eine), or no article at all. The accusative case is used for direct objects in a sentence, so understanding these declensions is crucial for forming grammatically correct German sentences.

In the accusative case, the endings of adjectives change compared to the nominative case. For example, with definite articles like 'den' (for masculine nouns), the adjective typically ends in '-en' (e.g., 'den großen Hund'). For indefinite articles like 'einen' (for masculine), adjectives may also take specific endings, such as '-en' (e.g., 'einen großen Hund'). Understanding these variations helps in improving sentence structure and fluency in German.