Breakdown of Diese Generation hinterfragt die zentralen Definitionen.
dieser
this / that (fem.: diese, neut.: dieses)
der
who, which, that (relative pronoun; die, das)
die Generation
the generation
hinterfragen
to scrutinize
zentral
central
die Definition
the definition
Questions & Answers about Diese Generation hinterfragt die zentralen Definitionen.
How can I easily remember the gender of Generation and Definition?
Both of these words end in the Latin suffix -ion. In German, nouns ending in -ion (like Information, Situation, and Nation) are practically always feminine, meaning they take the article die.
Is there a predictable plural pattern for words ending in -ion like Definitionen?
Why doesn't the prefix split off in hinterfragt (e.g., fragt hinter)?
The prefix hinter- is inseparable. Because it cannot be separated from the verb, it stays attached in all sentence structures. As a bonus, inseparable verbs don't use -ge- in the perfect tense, so "I have questioned" is simply Ich habe hinterfragt.
Why is the adjective ending -en in die zentralen Definitionen?
This is a quick refresher on weak adjective declension. Because the noun is plural and preceded by a definite article (die), the adjective must take the -en ending. If you dropped the article entirely, the adjective would need to show the plural case itself with an -e ending (zentrale Definitionen).
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