Erste Adjektive: Groß, Klein, Gut, Schlecht
big, small, good und bad direkt vor Nomen, um sofort mehr Details zu geben.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'big', 'small', 'good', and 'bad' before a noun to describe its size or quality instantly.
- Place the adjective before the noun: 'a big house' (not 'a house big').
- Use 'is' or 'are' to link them: 'The cat is small.'
- These words never change for plural nouns: 'big dogs', not 'bigs dogs'.
Overview
good (guter) Film oder ein bad (schlechter) Film? War es ein big (großer) Blockbuster oder ein small (kleiner) Independent-Film?Big, small, good und bad sind einige der ersten und nützlichsten Adjektive, die du auf Englisch lernen wirst.good (gut)? Ist deine Wohnung small (klein)?big (groß)? Ist der Verkehr bad (schlecht)? Diese Wörter beantworten grundlegende Fragen und teilen Gefühle.How This Grammar Works
- 1Vor dem Nomen: Das Adjektiv steht direkt vor der Sache, die es beschreibt.
a big dog(ein großer Hund)a good idea(eine gute Idee)a small car(ein kleines Auto)a bad day(ein schlechter Tag)
a dog big zu sagen. Die richtige Reihenfolge ist immer a big dog.- 1Nach dem Verb
to be: Wenn du eine Tatsache über etwas mitis,amoderarefeststellst, steht das Adjektiv nach dem Verb.
- The dog is
big. (Der Hund ist groß.) - The idea is
good. (Die Idee ist gut.) - My car is
small. (Mein Auto ist klein.) - The traffic is
bad. (Der Verkehr ist schlecht.)
big. Einfach, oder? Es ist viel weniger stressig, als zu versuchen, zu entscheiden, was man auf Netflix schauen soll.Gender & Agreement
- a
bigboy (ein großer Junge) - a
biggirl (ein großes Mädchen) bigboys (große Jungen)biggirls (große Mädchen)
Big verändert sich nie. Kein -s am Ende für den Plural.Conjugation Table
| Form | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
big (Nomen im Singular) |
I see a big cat. |
Ich sehe eine große Katze. |
big (Nomen im Plural) |
I see big cats. |
Ich sehe große Katzen. |
small (Nomen im Singular) |
She has a small problem. |
Sie hat ein kleines Problem. |
small (Nomen im Plural) |
She has small problems. |
Sie hat kleine Probleme. |
good (Nomen im Singular) |
That is a good book. |
Das ist ein gutes Buch. |
good (Nomen im Plural) |
Those are good books. |
Das sind gute Bücher. |
bad (Nomen im Singular) |
He had a bad day. |
Er hatte einen schlechten Tag. |
bad (Nomen im Plural) |
He had some bad days. |
Er hatte einige schlechte Tage. |
Common Collocations
- Big:
bigcity,bigmistake,bigsurprise,bigdeal,bigbrother - Small:
smalltalk,smallworld,smallportion - Good:
goodmorning,goodjob,goodidea,goodluck,goodnews - Bad:
badday,badhabit,badmood,badnews,badtrip
small talk mit jemandem, den du nicht gut kennst. Du gratulierst einem Freund mit good job. Du nennst ein wichtiges Lebensereignis ein big deal. Diese Paare zu lernen ist wie ein Cheat-Code, um natürlich zu klingen.
Formation Pattern
a, an oder the).
big, small, good, bad) hinzu.
a + good + book = a good book.
the + big + dog = the big dog.
to be (is, are, am) hinzu.
The house + is + small. = The house is small.
The tacos + are + good. = The tacos are good.
Common Mistakes
Allen antworten zu klicken.- 1Falsche Position: Das Adjektiv nach dem Nomen setzen.
- ✗ A car
small. - ✓ A
smallcar.
- 1Hinzufügen von
-sfür den Plural: Denk daran, Adjektive ändern sich nie.
- ✗ The dogs are
bigs. - ✓ The dogs are
big.
- 1Verwendung von
Goodvs.Well: Das ist knifflig.Goodist ein Adjektiv; es beschreibt ein Nomen.Wellist ein Adverb; es beschreibt ein Verb. Aber die Leute verwechseln sie oft im Gespräch!
- ✗ I speak English
good. - ✓ I speak English
well. (Beschreibt, *wie* du sprichst) - ✓ My English is
good. (Beschreibt dein Englisch)
Quick FAQ
F: Kann ich zwei Adjektive zusammen verwenden?
Ja! Du kannst sagen
a. Wir werden die Regeln für die Reihenfolge der Adjektive später behandeln, aber für jetzt, wisse einfach, dass es möglich ist.big,baddog
F: Haben big, small, good, bad Gegenteile?
Ja! Das Gegenteil von big ist small. Das Gegenteil von good ist bad. Sie kommen in schönen, ordentlichen Paaren.
F: Ist es in Ordnung, nur Good. als Antwort zu sagen?
Absolut. Wenn dich jemand fragt: How are you?, ist eine sehr häufige und normale Antwort einfach:
Good, thanks. You?F: Kann bad good bedeuten? Wie im Slang?
Du hast etwas Cooles bemerkt! Ja, manchmal hört man im sehr informellen Slang jemanden sagen, ein Lied sei bad, um zu sagen, dass es großartig ist. Aber das ist fortgeschritten und hängt vom Tonfall ab. Vorerst solltest du bad nur verwenden, um etwas Negatives zu bedeuten. Du willst deinem Lehrer nicht versehentlich sagen, dass sein Unterricht bad ist!
Adjective Placement and Agreement
| Type | Singular Noun | Plural Noun | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Before Noun
|
A big house
|
Big houses
|
No 's' on 'big'
|
|
After Verb
|
The car is small
|
The cars are small
|
Adjective stays same
|
|
Negative
|
It is not good
|
They are not good
|
Use 'not' after verb
|
|
Question
|
Is it bad?
|
Are they bad?
|
Verb comes first
|
Common Contractions with Adjectives
| Full Form | Contraction | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
It is big
|
It's big
|
It's a big dog.
|
|
They are good
|
They're good
|
They're good people.
|
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It is not small
|
It isn't small
|
It isn't a small room.
|
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That is bad
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That's bad
|
That's a bad idea.
|
Meanings
These four words are the foundational building blocks for describing the physical size and the inherent value or quality of objects, people, and ideas.
Physical Size
Using 'big' and 'small' to describe the dimensions or scale of an object.
“The elephant is big.”
“The mouse is small.”
Quality/Value
Using 'good' and 'bad' to express approval, satisfaction, or the lack thereof.
“This pizza is good.”
“That was a bad movie.”
Importance/Severity
Using 'big' to mean important or 'bad' to mean serious.
“This is a big mistake.”
“I have bad news.”
Reference Table
| Adjektiv | Bedeutung | Beispiel (Adjektiv + Nomen) | Beispiel (mit 'is') |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Big
|
Groß (Größe)
|
a big house
|
The car is big.
|
|
Small
|
Klein (Größe)
|
a small cat
|
The phone is small.
|
|
Good
|
Gut (Qualität)
|
good coffee
|
This idea is good.
|
|
Bad
|
Schlecht (Qualität)
|
bad weather
|
The movie was bad.
|
|
Big
|
Wichtig / Ernst
|
a big problem
|
The news is big.
|
|
Small
|
Unwichtig
|
a small detail
|
It's a small issue.
|
Formalitätsspektrum
The quality is exceptional. (Reviewing a product)
It is very good. (Reviewing a product)
It's great! (Reviewing a product)
It's fire! (Reviewing a product)
Deine ersten Adjektive: Dein Werkzeugkasten
Größe
- big large in size
- small little in size
Qualität
- good positive, pleasant
- bad negative, unpleasant
Regel
- Platzierung before the noun
- Form never changes (no plural)
Platzierung: Englisch vs. (Häufiger Fehler)
So nutzt du deine ersten Adjektive
Willst du ein Nomen beschreiben (Ding, Ort, Person)?
Ist es ein zählbares Nomen im Singular (z.B. 'car')?
Steht das Adjektiv vor dem Nomen?
Wann du diese Adjektive benutzt
Physische Größe
- • a big building
- • a small room
- • big hands
- • small feet
Qualität/Meinung
- • good food
- • bad movie
- • a good idea
- • bad weather
Wichtigkeit
- • a big problem
- • a small detail
- • big news
- • small talk
Gefühle/Erlebnisse
- • a good day
- • a bad mood
- • feel good
- • feel bad
Beispiele nach Niveau
The cat is big.
The cat is big.
It is a small car.
It is a small car.
The coffee is good.
The coffee is good.
This is a bad day.
This is a bad day.
A big apple.
A big apple.
The shoes are too small.
The shoes are too small.
Is the movie good?
Is the movie good?
He is a very good student.
He is a very good student.
The weather is not bad today.
The weather is not bad today.
They have two big dogs.
They have two big dogs.
It was a big mistake to leave early.
It was a big mistake to leave early.
The good thing is that we are safe.
The good thing is that we are safe.
I had a bad experience at that hotel.
I had a bad experience at that hotel.
Small businesses need our support.
Small businesses need our support.
That is a good point.
That is a good point.
The company made a big push into the Asian market.
The company made a big push into the Asian market.
It's not a bad idea, but we need more time.
It's not a bad idea, but we need more time.
He's a good man at heart.
He's a good man at heart.
The small details make the difference.
The small details make the difference.
We are facing a big challenge.
We are facing a big challenge.
The sheer scale of the project was too big to comprehend.
The sheer scale of the project was too big to comprehend.
There is a bad smell coming from the basement.
There is a bad smell coming from the basement.
He has a good command of the English language.
He has a good command of the English language.
The small print in the contract is crucial.
The small print in the contract is crucial.
It's a big ask, but can you help me?
It's a big ask, but can you help me?
The inherent goodness of humanity is a central theme.
The inherent goodness of humanity is a central theme.
The 'Big Four' accounting firms dominate the industry.
The 'Big Four' accounting firms dominate the industry.
He was caught in a bad way after the accident.
He was caught in a bad way after the accident.
The small-mindedness of the committee was frustrating.
The small-mindedness of the committee was frustrating.
It's a big world out there, full of opportunities.
It's a big world out there, full of opportunities.
Leicht verwechselbar
Learners use 'good' to describe how they do an action.
Learners use 'big' to describe a person's height.
These are very similar and often interchangeable.
Using the adverb form after a linking verb.
Häufige Fehler
The house big.
The big house.
They are bigs dogs.
They are big dogs.
It a good book.
It is a good book.
A smalls cat.
A small cat.
I am very good.
I am doing well.
The movie was badly.
The movie was bad.
It is a more big car.
It is a bigger car.
The good of the movie...
The goodness of the movie...
He is a big man (meaning tall).
He is a tall man.
A bad-quality product.
A poor-quality product.
Satzmuster
The ___ is ___.
I have a ___ ___.
It is not a ___ ___.
Is the ___ ___?
They are ___ ___.
Real World Usage
This shirt is too small.
The food was very good.
He is a good driver.
Big day today! 🎓
I have good communication skills.
Bad weather expected.
I have a bad headache.
Is my bag too big?
Die Reihenfolge ist alles
I have a big car.
Adjektive bleiben immer gleich
two big dogs und niemals two bigs dogs. Das spart dir beim Lernen echt viel Zeit!Verbinde es mit deinem Alltag
small phone, ein big desk oder good music. Wenn du Wörter mit echten Dingen verbindest, bleiben sie besser im Kopf: My room is small.
Höfliches Feedback geben
The report was not good.
Smart Tips
Use your hands! English speakers often use gestures while saying 'big' or 'small' to show exactly what they mean.
Use 'okay' or 'not bad'. It's a safe middle ground.
Check your adjective for an 's'. If you see one, delete it!
Remember that 'big' can describe events, not just objects.
Aussprache
Big
Short 'i' sound like 'sit'. Do not say 'beeg'.
Good
The 'oo' is short, like in 'foot'. Not long like 'food'.
Bad
The 'a' is wide, like in 'cat'.
Small
The 'a' sounds like 'aw' in 'law'. The 'l' is a 'dark l'.
Emphasis
It is a BIG dog.
Stressing the adjective adds extra emotion or surprise.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
B.S.G.B. - Big Stars Get Bright! (Big, Small, Good, Bad).
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a giant (Big) holding a tiny mouse (Small) while eating a delicious cake (Good) that has a fly on it (Bad).
Rhyme
Big or small, short or tall. Good or bad, happy or sad.
Story
A big giant lived in a small house. He was a good giant, but he had a bad cold.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Look around your room. Find 3 things and describe them using these 4 words (e.g., 'Big bed', 'Small lamp', 'Good chair').
Kulturelle Hinweise
Americans often use 'good' to mean 'doing well' when asked 'How are you?'.
British speakers might use 'not bad' as a high compliment, meaning 'actually quite good'.
In international business, 'bad' is often replaced with 'challenging' to sound more professional.
Most of these words come from Old English or Old Norse, reflecting the Germanic roots of English.
Gesprächseinstiege
Is your city big or small?
What is a good movie?
Is the weather bad today?
Do you have a big family?
Tell me about a bad habit you have.
Tagebuch-Impulse
Häufige Fehler
Test Yourself
She has a ___ cat.
Find and fix the mistake:
The movie was a good.
Übersetze: 'Ella tiene una idea pequeña.' (Sie hat eine kleine Idee.)
Answer starts with: ["S...
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Score: /4
Ubungsaufgaben
8 exercisesWhich one is correct?
The apples ___ good.
Find and fix the mistake:
They are smalls cats.
good / is / coffee / The
Big
A: Is the movie good? B: No, it is ___.
Pick the quality word.
Un perro grande.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesMy phone screen is very ___. (Ich kann kaum was lesen!)
I like cat small.
Welcher Satz ist richtig?
Übersetze: 'Tenemos un día malo.' (Wir haben einen schlechten Tag.)
Bringe die Wörter in die richtige Reihenfolge:
Verbinde die Paare:
Don't make a ___ decision.
She drives a car big.
Welcher Satz ist korrekt?
Übersetze: 'Nos gusta la música buena.' (Wir mögen gute Musik.)
Bringe die Wörter in Ordnung:
Finde die Gegenteile:
Score: /12
FAQ (8)
Yes! You can use `very` before any of these adjectives to make them stronger, like `very good` or `very small`.
They are mostly the same. `Big` is more common in daily speech, while `large` is a bit more formal.
Usually, yes. However, in some very old slang, it could mean 'cool', but you should always use it as a negative word at the A0 level.
You say `a good` because 'good' starts with a consonant sound. You only use `an` if the next word starts with a vowel sound.
Yes, but be careful. `A big man` usually means he is wide or strong. If you mean he is tall, use the word `tall`.
In modern English, especially in the US, `I am good` is the standard response to 'How are you?'. `I am well` is more formal.
Yes! Just remember the adjective doesn't change. `Big dogs`, `small cats`, `good books`.
Yes, they are very similar. `Small` is more about the actual size, while `little` can sound more cute or emotional.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
grande, pequeño, bueno, malo
Word order is reversed and English has no gender agreement.
grand, petit, bon, mauvais
French requires gender/number agreement.
groß, klein, gut, schlecht
German has complex adjective endings.
大きい (ookii), 小さい (chiisai)
Japanese adjectives conjugate like verbs.
كبير (kabir), صغير (saghir)
Adjective follows noun and matches definiteness.
大 (dà), 小 (xiǎo)
Chinese uses 'hěn' as a structural link.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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