〜は い形容詞（…い→）くて

Meaning

To describe something with multiple い-adjectives simultaneously, change the い ending of the first adjective to くて, then add the next adjective. Only the final adjective takes the past tense form (かった). This pattern emphasizes that multiple positive or negative qualities exist together at the same time.

Formation

Examples

1. この部屋は 新しくて 広いです。
   This room is new and spacious.

2. 昼ごはんは 安くて おいしいです。
   The lunch was inexpensive and delicious.

Summary

• Change first adjective's い to くて to connect multiple い-adjectives
• Only the last adjective converts to past tense (かった) when expressing past
• Use this pattern when listing adjectives with the same positive or negative connotation together