Adjectives

Foreign Languages

Definition

Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns, providing information about qualities like size, color, shape, or character. In many foreign languages, adjectives must agree with the noun in gender and number, and their placement relative to the noun varies by language.

Examples

  • Spanish: 'El gato negro' — adjective 'negro' comes after the noun.
  • French: 'une belle maison' — some adjectives like 'belle' come before the noun.
  • German: 'Das kleine Kind' — adjective 'kleine' comes before the noun and takes an ending.

Related Terms

Adjective agreement Colors and sizes Describing people Demonstrative adjectives

Study This Concept

Practice adjectives with free review games in these units:

Spanish 1-2 Unit 2: Family and Descriptions