Adjektivens ordningsföljd
När ett antal adjetiv används tillsammans, beror deras ordningsföljd på adjektivens funktion. Den vanliga ordningen är:
Kvantitet, Värde/värdering, Storlek, Temperatur, Ålder, Form, Färg, Ursprung, Material
| Vad adjektivet uttrycker | Exempel |
|---|---|
| Kvantitet | four, ten, a few, several |
| Värde/Värdering | delicious, charming, beautiful |
| Storlek | tall, tiny, huge |
| Temperatur | hot, cold |
| Ålder | old, young, new, 14-year-old |
| Form | square, round |
| Färg | red, purple, green |
| Ursprung | Swedish, Victorian, Chinese |
| Material | glass, silver, wooden |
Exemepl
- They have a lovely old red post-box.
- The playroom has six small round plastic tables.
- I bought some charming Victorian silver ornaments at the flea market.
- She is selling her flashy 3-year-old Italian car.
- It was a beautiful cold day.