Partizip II als Adjektiv
Partizip II as an adjective
The Partizip II (gemacht, geschrieben, repariert) can also stand before a noun as an adjective. It usually expresses a completed, passive action: the car that was repaired → das reparierte Auto.
| Verb | Partizip II | Example |
|---|---|---|
| reparieren | repariert | der reparierte Wagen (the repaired car) |
| schreiben | geschrieben | der geschriebene Brief (the written letter) |
| kochen | gekocht | das gekochte Ei (the boiled egg) |
| verkaufen | verkauft | das verkaufte Haus (the sold house) |
Partizip I vs. Partizip II:
| Meaning | |
|---|---|
| das kochende Wasser (Part. I) | water that is boiling (active) |
| das gekochte Ei (Part. II) | egg that was boiled (passive, finished) |
Note:
- Partizip II = passive + completed.
- The normal adjective endings apply here too.
Common mistakes
- ❌ das kochende Ei (active) for "boiled" → ✅ das gekochte Ei (passive, finished → Partizip II).
- ❌ der repariert Wagen → ✅ der reparierte Wagen (don't forget the adjective ending).
Examples:
- Der gedeckte Tisch sieht schön aus. (The set table looks nice.)
- Die eingeladenen Gäste kommen um acht. (The invited guests arrive at eight.)
- Das frisch gestrichene Zimmer riecht noch. (The freshly painted room still smells.)
Die ___ Tür war kaputt. (öffnen, Partizip II)