Old English adjectives have two declension patterns: strong and weak. Strong declensions are used without determiners, while weak ones follow determiners. These patterns reflect the complex system of agreement between adjectives and nouns in Old English.
Adjectives agree with nouns in case, number, and gender. The strong declension has distinct endings for different genders and cases, while the weak declension is simpler. Comparatives and superlatives are formed by adding suffixes, with some irregular forms changing stem vowels.
Adjective Declensions
Strong vs weak adjective declensions
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Strong adjective declensions used when adjective not preceded by determiner (demonstrative, possessive, article)
Endings resemble those of strong nouns (stān, dæg, word)
Weak adjective declensions used when adjective preceded by determiner
Endings resemble those of weak nouns (nama, ēage, tunge)
Adjective declension patterns
Adjectives agree with modified nouns in case (nominative, accusative, genitive, dative), number (, ), gender (, , )