such (a) ... + noun
such (a) ... + noun means “such (a) + noun: emphasis on a noun phrase, often with that ...”. Such makes a noun phrase stronger: It was such a nice day. Formation: such + a/an (+ adj) + singular noun · such (+ adj) + plural/uncountable noun
such (a) + noun: emphasis on a noun phrase, often with that ...
B1Formation
such + a/an (+ adj) + singular noun · such (+ adj) + plural/uncountable noun
Explanation
Such makes a noun phrase stronger: It was such a nice day. She is such a kind person. With a singular countable noun, keep a/an after such: such a day. With plural or uncountable nouns there is no a: such nice people, such bad weather. Like so, it can lead to a result with that: It was such a nice day that we went out. The difference is what follows: so + adjective alone, such + (adjective +) noun.
Examples
Note
Word order: such a nice day; the form so nice a day exists but is rare and formal. Such can also mean 'of this kind': such questions = questions like these.
FAQ
such (a) ... + noun — what does it mean and how is it used?
such (a) + noun: emphasis on a noun phrase, often with that .... Such makes a noun phrase stronger: It was such a nice day. She is such a kind person. With a singular countable noun, keep a/an after such: such a day. With plural or uncountable nouns there is no a: such nice people, such bad weather. Like so, it can lead to a result with that: It was such a nice day that we went out. The difference is what follows: so + adjective alone, such + (adjective +) noun.
such (a) ... + noun — how do you form it?
such + a/an (+ adj) + singular noun · such (+ adj) + plural/uncountable noun
such (a) ... + noun — any usage notes?
Word order: such a nice day; the form so nice a day exists but is rare and formal. Such can also mean 'of this kind': such questions = questions like these.