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A modifier that adds information about a noun within the same noun phrase.
Natural examples
Im Ausdruck „rotes Auto“ ist „rotes“ ein Attribut.
In “red car,” “red” is an attributive modifier.
Unterstreichen Sie bitte das Attribut zum Nomen.
Please underline the noun’s attributive modifier.
Warum steht dieses Attribut hinter dem Nomen?
Why does this attributive modifier follow the noun?
Usage note
An Attribut is part of a phrase, not a separate clause constituent. Adjectives may precede the noun; genitive modifiers may follow it.
Mini-lesson: Attribut
A modifier that adds information about a noun within the same noun phrase. An Attribut is part of a phrase, not a separate clause constituent. Adjectives may precede the noun; genitive modifiers may follow it.
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