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Endings on adjectives

When an adjective precedes the noun it modifies, it takes an ending. The form of the ending depends upon several factors: the gender and case of the noun, and the type of word which precedes the adjective-noun combination.

Sie sehen das schöne Haus an.
Sie wollen ein schönes Haus haben.
Sie bauen schöne Häuser.
They look at the beautiful house.
They want to have a beautiful house.
They build beautiful houses.

Predicate adjectives do not take an ending.

Das Haus ist schön. The house is beautiful.