ABSTRACT

Adjective endings where there is no article are very similar to the ones with the indefinite article. In fact, they are identical in the nominative and accusative singular, where the adjective functions as a ‘marker’ for the noun:

Nominative case

Here are some examples in the nominative case:

Deutscher Wein ist oft süß. German wine is often sweet. Italienische Pizza ist sehr populär. Italian pizza is very popular. Tschechisches Bier schmeckt gut. Czech beer tastes nice.