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== Definite Paradigm: == | == Definite Paradigm: == | ||
This is used when the noun has the definite article or certain other demonstrative pronouns and determiners. | This is used when the noun has the definite article or certain other demonstrative pronouns and determiners. | ||
When definite, all adjectives end in -e. | When definite, all adjectives end in '''-e'''.<br> | ||
Neuter Definite: Det store hus. = The big house | |||
Common Definite: Den ömme ankel. = The sore ankle. | Neuter Definite: Det '''store''' hus. = ''The '''big''' house.''<br> | ||
Plural Definite: De skarpe sverd. = The sharp swords. | |||
Common Definite: Den '''ömme''' ankel. = ''The '''sore''' ankle.''<br> | |||
Plural Definite: De '''skarpe''' sverd. = ''The '''sharp''' swords.''<br> | |||
== Comparative == | == Comparative == | ||
Similar to other Germanic languages, the comparative is formed by adding -ere to the stem and the superlative is formed by adding -est or -este. | Similar to other Germanic languages, the comparative is formed by adding -ere to the stem and the superlative is formed by adding -est or -este. | ||