demonstrative
demonstrativ – demonstrativer – am demonstrativsten
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demonstratively
In a way that intentionally makes an intention or attitude clearly visible to everyone.
Sie drehte ihm demonstrativ den Rücken zu, um ihre Ablehnung zu zeigen.
She demonstratively turned her back on him to show her disapproval.
demonstrative
In linguistics: pointing or indicating. Refers to words that point to something specific, e.g. demonstrative pronouns like 'dieser' (this one), 'jener' (that one).
Das Wort 'diese' hat in dem Satz eine demonstrative Funktion.
The word 'diese' (this) has a demonstrative function in the sentence.
| basic form | demonstrativ |
|---|---|
| comparative | demonstrativer |
| superlative | am demonstrativsten |
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to demonstrativ.
The adjective 'demonstrativ' (demonstrative) belongs to the word family of 'demonstrieren' (to demonstrate). Both words contain the idea of showing or intentionally making something clear.
Er wollte mit seiner Handlung seine Unzufriedenheit demonstrieren.
He wanted to demonstrate his dissatisfaction through his action.
In this meaning, 'demonstrativ' (demonstratively) is usually used as an adverb to describe an action. It emphasizes that the action is carried out intentionally in such a way that others are meant to recognize a particular attitude.
Er gähnte demonstrativ, um zu zeigen, wie langweilig er den Vortrag fand.
He yawned demonstratively to show how boring he found the lecture.
The meaning 'hinweisend' (pointing/indicating) is a technical term from linguistics. It describes words that point to something, such as 'dieser' (this one) or 'dort' (there).
Im Satz „Gib mir bitte jenes Buch“ ist „jenes“ ein demonstratives Adjektiv.
In the sentence 'Gib mir bitte jenes Buch' (Please give me that book), 'jenes' (that) is a demonstrative adjective.
