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Adjektivkomposition Glossary of terms

Adjektivkomposition is the process of forming new adjectives by combining two or more words in German.

Additional Information

  • Translations: adjective composition, compound adjective
  • Related concepts: Wortzusammensetzung, Kompositum, Wortbildung

Detailed Explanation

This linguistic phenomenon is very productive in German and allows for the creation of more precise and descriptive adjectives. The new compound adjective usually has a more specific meaning than its components separately.

The typical structure consists of joining two or more words, where the last element is generally an adjective and determines the grammatical function of the compound. The preceding elements can be adjectives, nouns, or even verbs, and they modify or specify the meaning of the last element.

Usage examples of "Adjektivkomposition"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. dunkelblauCombines 'dunkel' (dark) and 'blau' (blue) to form 'dark blue'.
  2. wasserdichtJoins 'Wasser' (water) and 'dicht' (tight/sealed) to create 'waterproof'.
  3. leistungsstarkMerges 'Leistung' (performance) and 'stark' (strong) to form 'high-performance' or 'powerful'.
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