Superlativstellung

Superlativstellung is a grammatical structure found in the German language, used to express the highest degree of an adjective or adverb. It is formed by placing the superlative form of the adjective or adverb at the beginning of the sentence, followed by the verb "sein" (to be) and the noun it modifies. This structure is known as the "Superlativ mit 'sein'" or "Superlativ I."

For example, "Der schnellste Läufer gewann das Rennen" translates to "The fastest runner won the race." In this sentence, "der schnellste" (the fastest) is the superlative form of the adjective "schnell" (fast), and it is placed at the beginning of the sentence.

Superlativstellung is also used with adverbs to express the highest degree of an action or state. For example, "Am schnellsten gewann der Läufer das Rennen" translates to "The runner won the race the fastest." Here, "am schnellsten" (the fastest) is the superlative form of the adverb "schnell" (fast), and it is placed at the beginning of the sentence.

Superlativstellung is a common and widely used structure in German, and it is an important aspect of the language's grammar. It is used in both spoken and written German, and it is an essential tool for expressing the highest degree of an adjective or adverb.