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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will explore the topic of comparatives and superlatives in the Tatar language. Comparatives and superlatives are important for describing and comparing things, and they add depth and complexity to our language skills. By understanding how to form and use comparatives and superlatives, we can express ourselves more accurately and vividly in Tatar.

This lesson is part of the "Complete 0 to A1 Tatar Course", and it is designed for students who are complete beginners in Tatar. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to form comparatives and superlatives in Tatar, and you will be able to use them confidently in your own sentences.

Let's begin!

Forming Comparatives[edit | edit source]

Comparatives are used to compare two things or people and indicate whether one is superior, inferior, or equal to the other. In Tatar, comparatives are formed by adding suffixes to the base form of adjectives or adverbs.

Comparative Suffixes[edit | edit source]

There are two common suffixes used to form comparatives in Tatar:

- "сыз" (sız): This suffix is used to compare adjectives that end in a consonant. - "сы" (sı): This suffix is used to compare adjectives that end in a vowel.

Let's look at some examples:

Tatar	Pronunciation	English
яхшы	yaşışı	good	яхшысыз	yaşışız	better
ирек	irek	tall	иреге	irege	taller
алтын	altın	golden	алтынсыз	altınşız	more golden

As you can see from the examples, the comparative suffixes are added directly to the adjective without any changes. However, if the adjective ends in a vowel, the vowel may undergo slight changes for ease of pronunciation.

Irregular Comparatives[edit | edit source]

While the majority of adjectives follow the regular pattern for forming comparatives, there are some irregular adjectives that have their own unique comparative forms. It is important to memorize these irregular forms to use them correctly in sentences.

Here are some examples of irregular comparatives:

Tatar	Pronunciation	English
яхшы	yaşışı	good	иях	iyaş	better
киче	kiçe	small	икем	ikem	smaller
алтын	altın	golden	алмый	almıy	more golden

As you can see, the irregular comparatives have unique forms that do not follow the regular pattern. It is important to familiarize yourself with these irregular forms and practice using them in sentences.

Forming Superlatives[edit | edit source]

Superlatives are used to describe the highest degree of a quality or characteristic. In Tatar, superlatives are formed by adding the suffix "-ннан" ("-nnan") or "-ндан" ("-ndan") to the base form of adjectives or adverbs.

Superlative Suffixes[edit | edit source]

There are two common suffixes used to form superlatives in Tatar:

- "-ннан" ("-nnan"): This suffix is used when the adjective ends in a vowel. - "-ндан" ("-ndan"): This suffix is used when the adjective ends in a consonant.

Let's look at some examples:

Tatar	Pronunciation	English
яхшы	yaşışı	good	яхшыннан	yaşışınnan	the best
ирек	irek	tall	ирекнан	ireknan	the tallest
алтын	altın	golden	алтындан	altından	the most golden

As you can see, the superlative suffixes are added directly to the adjective without any changes. However, if the adjective ends in a vowel, the vowel may undergo slight changes for ease of pronunciation.

Irregular Superlatives[edit | edit source]

Similar to comparatives, there are also irregular superlatives in Tatar. These adjectives have their own unique superlative forms that do not follow the regular pattern.

Here are some examples of irregular superlatives:

Tatar	Pronunciation	English
яхшы	yaşışı	good	ияхнан	iyaşnan	the best
киче	kiçe	small	икемдан	ikemdan	the smallest
алтын	altın	golden	алмыйдан	almıydan	the most golden

It is important to memorize these irregular superlative forms and practice using them in sentences to accurately describe the highest degree of a quality or characteristic.

Cultural Section[edit | edit source]

In Tatar culture, the use of comparatives and superlatives is influenced by the regional variations in the language. Tatarstan, a republic in Russia where Tatar is widely spoken, has its own unique dialect and vocabulary that may differ from other regions. Some regional variations may exist in the usage or understanding of comparatives and superlatives.

Additionally, historical reasons may also contribute to the differences in the usage of comparatives and superlatives. Tatar has been influenced by various languages throughout history, including Persian, Arabic, and Russian. These influences have shaped the Tatar language and may have an impact on the formation and usage of comparatives and superlatives.

Interesting Fact: Tatar is a Turkic language spoken by approximately 6 million people worldwide. It is recognized as an official language in the Republic of Tatarstan in Russia and is also spoken in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and other parts of Central Asia. Tatar has its own unique script called the "Tatar alphabet", which is based on the Cyrillic script.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Here are some exercises to help you reinforce what you've learned about comparatives and superlatives in Tatar.

Exercise 1: Forming Comparatives Form the comparative form of the following adjectives in Tatar:

1. ачык (open) 2. терек (long) 3. калңы (strong) 4. булыҡ (beautiful) 5. ирек (tall)

Exercise 2: Forming Superlatives Form the superlative form of the following adjectives in Tatar:

1. баш (big) 2. киче (small) 3. күрәк (delicious) 4. яңа (new) 5. кем (few)

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks Complete the sentences with the correct comparative or superlative form of the adjective:

1. Ул калмаһындаң ______ көнне бала буларак килә. 2. Бүгендә тереккәрәк ______ белән килә. 3. Минем карта төзәтмәгәндән, ул карта ______ нарлар бар. 4. Бул китапның ______ бөләге, хәзерге китапныңнан яңа бар. 5. Яхшы мугаләүәтләр төшәндә, башкалардан ______ күп миллиардлар төшәнә.

Exercise Solutions[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Forming Comparatives

1. ачыгы (more open) 2. тереккәрек (longer) 3. калңыгы (stronger) 4. булыҡсы (more beautiful) 5. иреге (taller)

Exercise 2: Forming Superlatives

1. башнан (the biggest) 2. кичедән (the smallest) 3. күрәкнән (the most delicious) 4. яңадан (the newest) 5. кемнән (the fewest)

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks

1. Ул калмаһындаң эң көнне бала буларак килә. 2. Бүгендә тереккәрәк төшәнән белән килә. 3. Минем карта төзәтмәгәндән, ул карта эң нарлар бар. 4. Бул китапның эң бөләге, хәзерге китапныңнан яңа бар. 5. Яхшы мугаләүәтләр төшәндә, башкалардан эң күп миллиардлар төшәнә.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to form comparatives and superlatives in the Tatar language. By understanding the rules and patterns, you can now describe and compare things more effectively. Keep practicing and using comparatives and superlatives in your conversations to further enhance your language skills. Well done!

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Table of Contents - Tatar Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Sentence Structure

Numbers and Time

Nouns and Pronouns

Family and Relationships

Verbs and Tenses

Food and Dining

Adjectives and Adverbs

Adjective Agreement
Comparatives and Superlatives

Travel and Transportation

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Hobbies and Leisure

Tatar Customs and Traditions

Shopping and Services

Negation and Commands

Tatar History and Society

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 == Introduction ==
-In this lesson, we will focus on comparatives and superlatives in Tatar. We will learn how to form them, and practice using them in sentences to compare and describe things.
+In this lesson, we will explore the topic of comparatives and superlatives in the Tatar language. Comparatives and superlatives are important for describing and comparing things, and they add depth and complexity to our language skills. By understanding how to form and use comparatives and superlatives, we can express ourselves more accurately and vividly in Tatar.
-Comparatives and superlatives are important in everyday conversations. For example, when we want to compare two things, we use comparatives. When we want to compare three or more things, we use superlatives. Knowing how to use comparatives and superlatives will help you express your ideas more clearly in Tatar.
+This lesson is part of the "Complete 0 to A1 Tatar Course", and it is designed for students who are complete beginners in Tatar. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to form comparatives and superlatives in Tatar, and you will be able to use them confidently in your own sentences.
+Let's begin!
-<span link>With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: [[Language/Tatar/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]] & [[Language/Tatar/Grammar/Noun-Cases|Noun Cases]].</span>
 == Forming Comparatives ==
-In Tatar, we use the suffix "-ары" to form comparatives. To use it, we simply add the suffix to the end of the adjective, after dropping its final vowel.
+Comparatives are used to compare two things or people and indicate whether one is superior, inferior, or equal to the other. In Tatar, comparatives are formed by adding suffixes to the base form of adjectives or adverbs.
+=== Comparative Suffixes ===
+There are two common suffixes used to form comparatives in Tatar:
+- "сыз" (sız): This suffix is used to compare adjectives that end in a consonant.
+- "сы" (sı): This suffix is used to compare adjectives that end in a vowel.
-For example:
+Let's look at some examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| яхшы || yaxşı || good
+| яхшы || yaşışı || good
+| яхшысыз || yaşışız || better
+|-
+| ирек || irek || tall
+| иреге || irege || taller
 |-
-| яхшы-ары || yaxşı-ary || better
+| алтын || altın || golden
+| алтынсыз || altınşız || more golden
 |}
-In the example above, we have the adjective "яхшы" (yaxşı) which means "good". By adding the suffix "-ары" to it, we get the comparative form "яхшы-ары" (yaxşı-ary) which means "better".
+As you can see from the examples, the comparative suffixes are added directly to the adjective without any changes. However, if the adjective ends in a vowel, the vowel may undergo slight changes for ease of pronunciation.
-Let's see some more examples:
+=== Irregular Comparatives ===
+While the majority of adjectives follow the regular pattern for forming comparatives, there are some irregular adjectives that have their own unique comparative forms. It is important to memorize these irregular forms to use them correctly in sentences.
+Here are some examples of irregular comparatives:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| көңүлсүз || köñülsüz || boring
+| яхшы || yaşışı || good
+| иях || iyaş || better
 |-
-| көңүлсүз-ары || köñülsüz-ary || more boring
+| киче || kiçe || small
+| икем || ikem || smaller
 |-
-| асыңлы || asıñlı || clean
+| алтын || altın || golden
-|-
+| алмый || almıy || more golden
-| асыңлы-ары || asıñlı-ary || cleaner
 |}
-As you can see in the examples above, we simply drop the final vowel of the adjective and add the suffix "-ары". Remember to use the comparative form when comparing two things.
+As you can see, the irregular comparatives have unique forms that do not follow the regular pattern. It is important to familiarize yourself with these irregular forms and practice using them in sentences.
 == Forming Superlatives ==
-To form superlatives in Tatar, we use the suffix "-чылык". We add the suffix to the end of the adjective after dropping its final vowel and adding the possessive suffix "-ымыз" for "our" or "-ыңыз" for "your".
+Superlatives are used to describe the highest degree of a quality or characteristic. In Tatar, superlatives are formed by adding the suffix "-ннан" ("-nnan") or "-ндан" ("-ndan") to the base form of adjectives or adverbs.
-For example:
+=== Superlative Suffixes ===
+There are two common suffixes used to form superlatives in Tatar:
+- "-ннан" ("-nnan"): This suffix is used when the adjective ends in a vowel.
+- "-ндан" ("-ndan"): This suffix is used when the adjective ends in a consonant.
+Let's look at some examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| яхшы || yaxşı || good
+| яхшы || yaşışı || good
+| яхшыннан || yaşışınnan || the best
 |-
-| яхшы-чылык || yaxşı-çılıq || the best
+| ирек || irek || tall
+| ирекнан || ireknan || the tallest
 |-
-| бәхетле || bähetle || happy
+| алтын || altın || golden
-|-
+| алтындан || altından || the most golden
-| бәхетле-чылык || bähetle-çılıq || the happiest
 |}
-In the above example, we first drop the final vowel of the adjective "яхшы" and add the suffix "-чылык" to form the superlative "яхшы-чылык" which means "the best". Then we add the possessive suffix "-ымыз" or "-ыңыз" to indicate our or your best.
+As you can see, the superlative suffixes are added directly to the adjective without any changes. However, if the adjective ends in a vowel, the vowel may undergo slight changes for ease of pronunciation.
-Let's see some more examples:
+=== Irregular Superlatives ===
+Similar to comparatives, there are also irregular superlatives in Tatar. These adjectives have their own unique superlative forms that do not follow the regular pattern.
+Here are some examples of irregular superlatives:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| еңгә || eñgä || good
+| яхшы || yaşışı || good
+| ияхнан || iyaşnan || the best
 |-
-| еңгә-чылык || eñgä-çılıq || the best
+| киче || kiçe || small
+| икемдан || ikemdan || the smallest
 |-
-| алтын || altın || young
+| алтын || altın || golden
-|-
+| алмыйдан || almıydan || the most golden
-| алтын-чылык || altın-çılıq || the youngest
 |}
-As you can see in the examples above, the suffix "-чылык" is added to the end of the adjective after dropping the final vowel. Then, we add the possessive suffix "-ымыз" or "-ыңыз" to indicate our or your superlative.
+It is important to memorize these irregular superlative forms and practice using them in sentences to accurately describe the highest degree of a quality or characteristic.
+== Cultural Section ==
-== Irregular Comparatives and Superlatives ==
+In Tatar culture, the use of comparatives and superlatives is influenced by the regional variations in the language. Tatarstan, a republic in Russia where Tatar is widely spoken, has its own unique dialect and vocabulary that may differ from other regions. Some regional variations may exist in the usage or understanding of comparatives and superlatives.
-Some adjectives in Tatar have irregular comparative and superlative forms. Let's see some examples:
+Additionally, historical reasons may also contribute to the differences in the usage of comparatives and superlatives. Tatar has been influenced by various languages throughout history, including Persian, Arabic, and Russian. These influences have shaped the Tatar language and may have an impact on the formation and usage of comparatives and superlatives.
-{| class="wikitable"
+Interesting Fact: Tatar is a Turkic language spoken by approximately 6 million people worldwide. It is recognized as an official language in the Republic of Tatarstan in Russia and is also spoken in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and other parts of Central Asia. Tatar has its own unique script called the "Tatar alphabet", which is based on the Cyrillic script.
-! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-| ий || iý || good
-|-
-| юп || yap || better (comparative)
-|-
-| ине-ле || ine-le || the best (superlative)
-|-
-| илдез || ildez || bad
-|-
-| илдиз-ле || ildiz-le || worse (comparative)
-|-
-| илдез-чылык || ildez-çılıq || the worst (superlative)
-|}
-As you can see in the examples above, the comparative and superlative forms of "ий" are irregular. We use "юп" for the comparative and "ине-ле" for the superlative.
+== Practice Exercises ==
+Now it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Here are some exercises to help you reinforce what you've learned about comparatives and superlatives in Tatar.
-Likewise, the comparative and superlative forms of "илдез" are also irregular. We use "илдиз-ле" for the comparative and "илдез-чылык" for the superlative.
+Exercise 1: Forming Comparatives
+Form the comparative form of the following adjectives in Tatar:
-Remember to pay attention to irregular forms when forming comparatives and superlatives in Tatar.
+. ачык (open)
+. терек (long)
+. калңы (strong)
+. булыҡ (beautiful)
+. ирек (tall)
-== Using Comparatives and Superlatives in Sentences ==
+Exercise 2: Forming Superlatives
+Form the superlative form of the following adjectives in Tatar:
-Now that we know how to form comparatives and superlatives in Tatar, let's practice using them in sentences.
+. баш (big)
+. киче (small)
+. күрәк (delicious)
+. яңа (new)
+. кем (few)
-* Мингә аныңды карап керә теләсәң? (Minğä anyñdı karap kerä teläsäñ?) - Did you see the bigger one?
+Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks
+Complete the sentences with the correct comparative or superlative form of the adjective:
-In the example sentence above, we use the comparative form "аныңды" (anyñdy) which means "bigger" to compare two things. "Карап керә" (karap kerä) means "did you see".
+. Ул калмаһындаң ______ көнне бала буларак килә.
+. Бүгендә тереккәрәк ______ белән килә.
+. Минем карта төзәтмәгәндән, ул карта ______ нарлар бар.
+. Бул китапның ______ бөләге, хәзерге китапныңнан яңа бар.
+. Яхшы мугаләүәтләр төшәндә, башкалардан ______ күп миллиардлар төшәнә.
-* Бу сирә ничек төп асыңлыккы? (Bu sirä niçek töp asıñlıkka?) - Which one is the cleanest room?
+== Exercise Solutions ==
+Exercise 1: Forming Comparatives
-In the example sentence above, we use the superlative form "асыңлыккы" (asıñlıqqa) which means "cleanest" to compare three or more things. "Ничек төп" (niçek töp) means "which room".
+. ачыгы (more open)
+. тереккәрек (longer)
+. калңыгы (stronger)
+. булыҡсы (more beautiful)
+. иреге (taller)
-* Рәсәд басу времене башкарма ийә? (Räsäd basu vremene başqarma iä?) - Is Räsäd better at directing during rehearsal?
+Exercise 2: Forming Superlatives
-In the example sentence above, we use the comparative form "ийә" (iä) which means "better" to compare two things. "Башкарма" (başqarma) means "directing" and "времене" (vremene) means "during rehearsal".
+. башнан (the biggest)
+. кичедән (the smallest)
+. күрәкнән (the most delicious)
+. яңадан (the newest)
+. кемнән (the fewest)
-== Conclusion ==
+Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks
-In this lesson, we learned how to form comparatives and superlatives in Tatar. We also practiced using them in sentences to compare and describe things. Remember to pay attention to irregular forms and use the comparative form when comparing two things and the superlative form when comparing three or more things.
+. Ул калмаһындаң эң көнне бала буларак килә.
+. Бүгендә тереккәрәк төшәнән белән килә.
+. Минем карта төзәтмәгәндән, ул карта эң нарлар бар.
+. Бул китапның эң бөләге, хәзерге китапныңнан яңа бар.
+. Яхшы мугаләүәтләр төшәндә, башкалардан эң күп миллиардлар төшәнә.
-With this new grammar knowledge, you can now express yourself more clearly in Tatar! Good luck on your language journey!
+== Conclusion ==
+Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to form comparatives and superlatives in the Tatar language. By understanding the rules and patterns, you can now describe and compare things more effectively. Keep practicing and using comparatives and superlatives in your conversations to further enhance your language skills. Well done!
-<span link>With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: [[Language/Tatar/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] & [[Language/Tatar/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]].</span>
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+|description=In this lesson, you will learn how to form comparatives and superlatives in the Tatar language. We will explore the rules and patterns for creating comparisons and describing the highest degree of a quality or characteristic. Practice exercises are included to reinforce your understanding.
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