Do I need use an article?

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Paulys

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Hello, do I need use "an" article in this case? -> "You are an arrogant"
 

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No, but you do need a full stop at the end.
 

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You are an arrogant man.
You are arrogant.
 

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I do see a lot of English learners trying to make nouns out of some adjectives. Many times I've seen something like "He is such a stupid!" I suspect that's mother tongue interference.
 
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