comparatives Flashcards
1
Q
In English, comparatives and superlatives are formed by adding ‘er’, & ‘est’ to the adjective (small, smaller, smallest).
How does German form comparatives and superlatives?
A
The comparative is formed by adding ‘-er’ to the adjective.
klein …. kleiner
The superlative is formed by adding ‘-(e)ste’ to the adjective.
klein …. der Kleinste
2
Q
What are the comparative & superlative forms of?
gut
A
besser (better)
der/die/das Beste (the best)
3
Q
What are the comparative & superlative forms of?
groß
A
größe (bigger)
der/die/das Größte (the biggest)
4
Q
What are the comparative & superlative forms of?
viel (much)
A
mehr (more)
der/die/das Meiste (the most)
