1.8 Definite Form
When an adjective comes before a definite noun, it must be preceded by the appropriate definite article (den, det or de), the adjective is in the definite form (usually ending in -e) and the noun is usually in its definite form. The definite form of the adjective is usually the same as the plural form.
Gender / Number |
Indefinite Adjective |
Definite Adjective |
Masculine |
en stor familie (a big family) |
den store familien (the big family) |
Feminine |
ei stor bok (a big book ) |
den store boka (the big bok) |
Neuter |
et stort rom (a big room) |
det store rommet (the big room) |
Plural |
store biler (big cars) |
de store bilene (the big cars) |