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Mixed declension in German occurs when an adjective follows an indefinite article or a similar determiner, such as ein, kein, or possessive pronouns. In these cases, the article carries part of the grammatical information, while the adjective provides the remaining ending. This combination creates a distinct declension pattern that learners must recognize.
In this guide, you will learn:
when mixed declension is used in German
which articles and determiners trigger mixed declension
how adjective endings change across cases and genders
how mixed declension differs from strong and weak declension
This guide helps English-speaking learners understand mixed declension as a logical system rather than a set of isolated forms.
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