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Questions & Answers about Das Zimmer ist groß.
Why is das Zimmer neuter?
Zimmer is categorized as a neuter noun in German. Its gender doesn’t follow a specific pattern you can always rely on, so it’s often best to memorize the gender of each noun.
What’s the difference between Zimmer and Raum?
Both can translate to room in English, but Zimmer often refers to a room within a building (like a bedroom or living room), while Raum can mean a more general space or area, not necessarily part of a home.
Why do we write Zimmer with a capital letter?
In German, all nouns are capitalized, whether they appear at the beginning of a sentence or not. Thus, Zimmer needs to start with a capital letter.
Why do we use ist instead of another verb?
Ist is the third-person singular form of the verb sein (to be). We use it here to describe the state or condition of the room (that it is large).
Why do we say groß instead of große?
When used as a predicate adjective (after ist), the adjective remains in its base form groß. Forms like große or großer might appear in front of a noun, depending on case and gender (e.g., ein großes Zimmer, der große Raum).