Adjektivdeklination im Dativ

The Adjektivdeklination im Dativ (Adjective Declension in Dative) is an important topic in German grammar, which refers to how adjectives change when they are used with nouns in the dative case. In German, the dative case typically marks the indirect object of a sentence – the recipient of an action. Adjective endings change depending on the article that precedes the noun, which could be a definite article, an indefinite article, or no article at all.

In the dative case, adjectives follow specific rules based on whether they are used with a definite article (e.g., 'dem', 'der', 'den') or an indefinite article (e.g., 'einem', 'einer'). When used with plural nouns, adjectives will always take the '-en' ending. For example:

• 'dem alten Mann' (to the old man) – masculine, definite article
• 'einem alten Mann' (to an old man) – masculine, indefinite article
• 'den alten Freunden' (to the old friends) – plural, definite article

Mastering adjective declension in the dative case is essential for forming grammatically correct sentences in German, as it ensures proper agreement between the adjective and the noun it modifies.