großen
Translation
big (inflected form)
Examples
Ich sehe den großen Baum.
I see the big tree.
Wir helfen den großen Kindern.
We are helping the big children.
Grammar Patterns
((definite article (masc., acc.))) + großen + ((noun (masc., sg.))): the big ... Ich sehe den großen Baum.
((definite article (pl., dat.))) + großen + ((noun (pl.))): to the big ... Wir helfen den großen Kindern.
Similar Words
kleinen, neuen, alten (other inflected adjectives)
Etymology
Inflected form of 'groß'. The '-en' ending is one of the most common adjectival declensions in German.
Memory Tips
Remember that German adjectives change their endings based on the gender, case, and number of the noun. '-en' is a very frequent ending, especially after definite articles.