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German Phrase

Das ist ein blauer Rucksack mit einem Anhänger.

/das ɪst aɪn ˈblaʊ.ɐ ˈrʊk.zak mɪt ˈaɪ.nəm ˈan.hɛŋ.ɐ/
Meaning"That is a blue backpack with a pendant."
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Meaning

This sentence identifies a specific object and describes its color and an accessory. It demonstrates the use of adjective endings in the nominative case and the use of the dative case after a preposition.

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When to use

Use this phrase when describing lost property, identifying your own bag among others, or practicing descriptive German in a classroom or shopping setting.

Grammar Breakdown

DasisteinblauerRucksackmiteinemAnhänger

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Adjective Endings (Mixed Declension)

The adjective 'blau' takes the '-er' ending because it follows the indefinite article 'ein' and describes a masculine noun in the nominative case.

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Preposition 'mit'

The word 'mit' is a dative preposition, which is why the masculine 'ein Anhänger' becomes 'einem Anhänger'.

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Welche Tasche gehört dir?

Which bag belongs to you?

Das ist ein blauer Rucksack mit einem Anhänger.

That is a blue backpack with a pendant.

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Common Mistakes

  • Das ist ein blau Rucksack mit einem Anhänger.

    Adjectives before a masculine noun in the nominative case require the -er ending when following 'ein'.

  • Das ist ein blauer Rucksack mit ein Anhänger.

    The preposition 'mit' always takes the dative case, so 'ein' must change to 'einem' for masculine nouns.

Alternatives

  • Dort steht ein blauer Rucksack.

    A blue backpack is standing there.

  • Ich sehe einen blauen Rucksack mit Anhänger.

    I see a blue backpack with a pendant.

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Cultural Tip

In Germany, backpacks (Rucksäcke) are ubiquitous for commuters, hikers, and students alike. Personalizing them with an 'Anhänger' (pendant or keychain) is a common way to distinguish one's bag in public spaces like schools or train stations.