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Welcome to our lesson on the comparison of adjectives and adverbs in Dutch! Understanding how to compare adjectives and adverbs is essential for expressing differences and similarities in descriptions, which is a fundamental aspect of communication. Whether you want to tell someone that one book is "better" than another or to state that a person runs "faster" than someone else, mastering this topic will empower you to articulate your thoughts clearly and effectively in Dutch.
 
In this lesson, we will cover the following points:


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== Introduction ==
=== Importance of Adjectives and Adverbs ===
 
Adjectives and adverbs play a crucial role in our everyday conversations. They enhance our language by allowing us to describe qualities and actions in greater detail. Knowing how to use comparative and superlative forms will enrich your vocabulary and enable you to communicate with more nuance.


Welcome to another exciting Dutch grammar lesson! In this lesson, we will explore the world of adjectives and adverbs and specifically focus on the comparison of these words. Adjectives and adverbs play a crucial role in describing and modifying nouns and verbs, and being able to compare them accurately is essential for effective communication in Dutch. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives and adverbs, and you will be able to use them confidently in your conversations. So, let's dive in and explore the fascinating world of Dutch grammar!
=== Structure of the Lesson ===


== Comparative Forms of Adjectives ==
1. '''Comparison of Adjectives'''


=== The Comparative Form ===
* Regular Comparatives and Superlatives


When we want to compare two things in Dutch, we use the comparative form of adjectives. To form the comparative, we usually add "er" to the end of the adjective. Let's look at some examples:
* Irregular Comparatives and Superlatives
 
* Examples of Adjective Comparison
 
2. '''Comparison of Adverbs'''
 
* Regular Comparatives and Superlatives
 
* Irregular Comparatives and Superlatives
 
* Examples of Adverb Comparison
 
3. '''Exercises and Practice Scenarios'''
 
* Application of learned concepts through practical exercises
 
* Detailed solutions and explanations
 
== Comparison of Adjectives ==
 
=== Regular Comparatives and Superlatives ===
 
In Dutch, to form the comparative of an adjective, you typically add '''-er''' to the end of the adjective. For the superlative form, you add '''-st'''. Here are some basic rules:
 
* '''Comparative''': Adjective + '''-er'''
 
* '''Superlative''': De + Adjective + '''-ste'''
 
For example:
 
* '''snel (fast)''' becomes '''sneller (faster)''' and '''de snelste (the fastest)'''.
 
Here are some common Dutch adjectives and their comparative and superlative forms:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Dutch !! Pronunciation !! English
! Dutch !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| groot || [ɣrot] || big
 
| groot || ɡrut || big
 
|-
|-
| groter || [ɣroːtər] || bigger
 
| groter || ˈɡroːtər || bigger
 
|-
|-
| klein || [klɛi̯n] || small
 
| de grootste || də ˈɡroːstə || the biggest
 
|-
|-
| kleiner || [klɛi̯nər] || smaller
 
| klein || klɛin || small
 
|-
|-
| duur || [dyːr] || expensive
 
| kleiner || ˈklɛinər || smaller
 
|-
|-
| duurder || [dyːrdər] || more expensive
|}


In the examples above, we can see that the adjectives "groot" (big), "klein" (small), and "duur" (expensive) have all formed their comparative by adding "er" to the end. However, some adjectives undergo a spelling change before adding "er." Let's look at a few examples:
| de kleinste || də ˈklɛinstə || the smallest


{| class="wikitable"
! Dutch !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| goed || [ɣut] || good
 
| mooi || mɔi || beautiful
 
|-
|-
| beter || [beːtər] || better
 
| mooier || ˈmɔiər || more beautiful
 
|-
|-
| slecht || [slɛxt] || bad
 
| de mooiste || də ˈmɔi̯stə || the most beautiful
 
|-
|-
| slechter || [slɛxtər] || worse
 
| snel || snɛl || fast
 
|-
|-
| groot || [ɣrot] || big
 
| sneller || ˈsnɛl.lər || faster
 
|-
|-
| groter || [ɣroːtər] || bigger
|}


In the examples above, we can see that the adjectives "goed" (good) and "slecht" (bad) undergo a spelling change before adding "er." This is a common pattern in Dutch, and it's important to be aware of these spelling changes to use the comparative form correctly.
| de snelste || də ˈsnɛl.stə || the fastest


=== The Superlative Form ===
|-


The superlative form of adjectives is used to compare three or more things. To form the superlative, we usually add "st" to the end of the adjective. Let's look at some examples:
| sterk || stɛrk || strong


{| class="wikitable"
! Dutch !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| groot || [ɣrot] || big
 
| sterker || ˈstɛrkər || stronger
 
|-
|-
| grootst || [ɣroːtst] || biggest
 
| de sterkste || də ˈstɛrkstə || the strongest
 
|-
|-
| klein || [klɛi̯n] || small
 
| duur || dyːr || expensive
 
|-
|-
| kleinst || [klɛi̯nst] || smallest
 
| duurder || ˈdyːr.dər || more expensive
 
|-
|-
| duur || [dyːr] || expensive
 
|-
| de duurste || də ˈdyːr.stə || the most expensive
| duurst || [dyːrst] || most expensive
 
|}
|}


In the examples above, we can see that the adjectives "groot" (big), "klein" (small), and "duur" (expensive) have all formed their superlative by adding "st" to the end. Similar to the comparative form, some adjectives undergo a spelling change before adding "st." Let's look at a few examples:
=== Irregular Comparatives and Superlatives ===
 
Some adjectives have irregular forms in their comparative and superlative degrees. Here are a few examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Dutch !! Pronunciation !! English
! Dutch !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| goed || [ɣut] || good
 
| goed || ɡut || good
 
|-
|-
| best || [bɛst] || best
 
| beter || ˈbeːtər || better
 
|-
|-
| slecht || [slɛxt] || bad
 
| de beste || də ˈbɛstə || the best
 
|-
|-
| slechtst || [slɛxtst] || worst
 
| veel || veːl || much
 
|-
|-
| groot || [ɣrot] || big
 
| meer || meːr || more
 
|-
|-
| grootst || [ɣroːtst] || biggest
|}


In the examples above, we can see that the adjectives "goed" (good) and "slecht" (bad) undergo a spelling change before adding "st" to form the superlative.
| de meeste || də ˈmeːstə || the most


== Comparative Forms of Adverbs ==
|-


=== The Comparative Form ===
| weinig || ˈʋɛinɪx || little


Just like adjectives, adverbs also have comparative forms to indicate a higher degree of a quality or action. To form the comparative of adverbs, we usually add "er" to the end. Let's look at some examples:
|-
 
| minder || ˈmɪndər || less


{| class="wikitable"
! Dutch !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| snel || [snɛl] || fast
 
|-
| de minst || də mɪnst || the least
| sneller || [snɛlər] || faster
 
|-
| langzaam || [lɑŋzaːm] || slow
|-
| langzamer || [lɑŋzaːmər] || slower
|-
| goed || [ɣut] || well
|-
| beter || [beːtər] || better
|}
|}


In the examples above, we can see that the adverbs "snel" (fast), "langzaam" (slow), and "goed" (well) have all formed their comparative by adding "er" to the end. Similarly, some adverbs undergo a spelling change before adding "er." Let's look at a few examples:
=== Examples of Adjective Comparison ===
 
Let’s look at some sentences to see how these comparatives and superlatives are used in context:
 
1. Dit boek is '''interessanter''' dan dat boek.
 
* (This book is '''more interesting''' than that book.)
 
2. Hij is de '''beste''' speler van het team.
 
* (He is the '''best''' player on the team.)
 
3. Mijn huis is '''groter''' dan jouw huis.
 
* (My house is '''bigger''' than your house.)
 
4. Zij is de '''snelste''' atleet in de competitie.
 
* (She is the '''fastest''' athlete in the competition.)
 
5. Dit restaurant is '''duurder''' dan het vorige restaurant.
 
* (This restaurant is '''more expensive''' than the previous restaurant.)
 
== Comparison of Adverbs ==
 
=== Regular Comparatives and Superlatives ===
 
Just like adjectives, adverbs can also be compared. To form the comparative, you typically add '''-er''', and for the superlative, you use '''het meest''' when applicable.
 
* '''Comparative''': Adverb + '''-er'''
 
* '''Superlative''': Het + Adverb + '''meest'''
 
For example:
 
* '''snel (quickly)''' becomes '''sneller (more quickly)''' and '''het snelste (the quickest)'''.
 
Here are some common Dutch adverbs and their comparative and superlative forms:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Dutch !! Pronunciation !! English
! Dutch !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| veel || [veːl] || much
 
| snel || snɛl || quickly
 
|-
|-
| meer || [meːr] || more
 
| sneller || ˈsnɛl.lər || more quickly
 
|-
|-
| weinig || [wɛiniɣ] || little
 
| het snelste || hɛt ˈsnɛl.stə || the quickest
 
|-
|-
| minder || [mɪndər] || less
 
| vaak || vaːk || often
 
|-
|-
| graag || [ɣraːx] || gladly
 
| vaker || ˈvaːkər || more often
 
|-
|-
| liever || [liːvər] || rather
|}


In the examples above, we can see that the adverbs "veel" (much), "weinig" (little), and "graag" (gladly) undergo a spelling change before adding "er" to form the comparative.
| het vaakste || hɛt ˈvaːkstə || the most often


=== The Superlative Form ===
|-


The superlative form of adverbs is used to compare three or more things. To form the superlative, we usually add "st" to the end of the adverb. Let's look at some examples:
| goed || ɡut || well


{| class="wikitable"
! Dutch !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| snel || [snɛl] || fast
 
| beter || ˈbeːtər || better
 
|-
|-
| snelst || [snɛlst] || fastest
 
| het beste || hɛt ˈbɛstə || the best
 
|-
|-
| langzaam || [lɑŋzaːm] || slow
 
| langzaam || ˈlɑŋ.zaːm || slowly
 
|-
|-
| langzaamst || [lɑŋzaːmst] || slowest
 
| langzamer || lɑŋˈzaː.mər || more slowly
 
|-
|-
| goed || [ɣut] || well
 
|-
| het langzaamste || hɛt lɑŋˈzaːm.stə || the slowest
| best || [bɛst] || best
 
|}
|}


In the examples above, we can see that the adverbs "snel" (fast), "langzaam" (slow), and "goed" (well) have all formed their superlative by adding "st" to the end. Similarly, some adverbs undergo a spelling change before adding "st." Let's look at a few examples:
=== Irregular Comparatives and Superlatives ===
 
Some adverbs also have irregular forms:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Dutch !! Pronunciation !! English
! Dutch !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| veel || [veːl] || much
 
| goed || ɡut || well
 
|-
|-
| meest || [meːst] || most
 
| beter || ˈbeːtər || better
 
|-
|-
| weinig || [wɛiniɣ] || little
 
| het beste || hɛt ˈbɛstə || the best
 
|-
|-
| minst || [mɪnst] || least
 
| veel || veːl || much
 
|-
|-
| graag || [ɣraːx] || gladly
 
| meer || meːr || more
 
|-
|-
| liefst || [lifst] || most gladly
 
| het meeste || hɛt ˈmeːstə || the most
 
|}
|}


In the examples above, we can see that the adverbs "veel" (much), "weinig" (little), and "graag" (gladly) undergo a spelling change before adding "st" to form the superlative.
=== Examples of Adverb Comparison ===
 
Let’s see how these adverb comparisons work in sentences:
 
1. Hij loopt '''sneller''' dan ik.
 
* (He runs '''more quickly''' than I do.)
 
2. Zij zingt '''beter''' dan haar zus.
 
* (She sings '''better''' than her sister.)


== Cultural Insights ==
3. Dit probleem wordt '''meer''' serieus genomen.


In Dutch culture, there is a strong emphasis on equality and not drawing attention to oneself. This cultural value is reflected in the use of comparative and superlative forms. Dutch speakers often use the comparative and superlative sparingly, preferring to express degrees of comparison through other means such as using adverbs or adding modifiers like "een beetje" (a little) or "heel" (very). For example, instead of saying "I am the tallest," a Dutch speaker might say "I am very tall." This cultural preference for understatement can be seen in various aspects of Dutch society, including language usage.
* (This problem is taken '''more seriously'''.)


Another interesting cultural aspect related to the comparison of adjectives and adverbs is the concept of "gezelligheid." Gezelligheid is a uniquely Dutch term that encompasses a cozy, warm, and comfortable feeling. It is often used to describe social gatherings, homes, or atmospheres. While there is no direct translation in English, understanding the concept of gezelligheid can provide valuable cultural insights when using adjectives and adverbs in Dutch conversations.
4. Hij werkt '''harder''' dan ooit.


== Practice Exercises ==
* (He works '''harder''' than ever.)


Now that we have learned about the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives and adverbs, let's put our knowledge into practice. Complete the following exercises by choosing the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses.
5. Zij studeert '''het meest''' van haar klasgenoten.


1. Amsterdam is (druk) _______ city in the Netherlands.
* (She studies the '''most''' of her classmates.)
2. This book is (interessant) _______ than the one I read before.
3. My sister is (jong) _______ than me.
4. The concert was (fantastisch) _______ than I expected.
5. We drove (snel) _______ than the speed limit.
6. The weather is (mooi) _______ today compared to yesterday.
7. She speaks Dutch (vloeiend) _______ than her brother.
8. The movie was (eng) _______ than I thought it would be.
9. This restaurant is (duur) _______ than the one we went to last week.
10. He runs (snel) _______ than anyone else in the team.


=== Solutions ===
== Exercises and Practice Scenarios ==


1. Amsterdam is de drukste stad in the Netherlands.
To solidify your understanding of comparing adjectives and adverbs, here are some exercises. Try to complete them on your own before checking the solutions!
2. This book is interessanter than the one I read before.
3. My sister is jonger than me.
4. The concert was fantastischer than I expected.
5. We drove sneller than the speed limit.
6. The weather is mooier today compared to yesterday.
7. She speaks Dutch vloeiender than her brother.
8. The movie was enger than I thought it would be.
9. This restaurant is duurder than the one we went to last week.
10. He runs sneller than anyone else in the team.


== Summary ==
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===


In this comprehensive lesson, we have explored the comparison of adjectives and adverbs in Dutch. We have learned how to form the comparative and superlative forms of these words and have practiced using them in sentences. Additionally, we have gained cultural insights into the Dutch language and its unique expressions. By mastering the comparison of adjectives and adverbs, you are now equipped to express degrees of comparison accurately and confidently in Dutch. Keep practicing and exploring the rich world of Dutch grammar, and soon you will be speaking like a native!
Complete the sentences with the correct comparative or superlative form of the adjective in parentheses.
 
1. Dit boek is __________ (interessant) dan dat boek.
 
2. Hij is de __________ (goed) speler van het team.
 
3. Dit huis is __________ (groot) dan jouw huis.
 
4. Zij is de __________ (snel) atleet in de competitie.
 
5. Dit restaurant is __________ (duur) dan het vorige restaurant.
 
=== Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Form ===
 
Choose the correct comparative or superlative form for each sentence.
 
1. Hij loopt __________ (snel/snellere) dan zijn vriend.
 
2. Dit is de __________ (mooi/mooiste) schilderij in het museum.
 
3. Ze zingt __________ (goed/beter) dan voorheen.
 
4. Vandaag is het __________ (warm/warmste) dag van de week.
 
5. Hij spreekt __________ (duidelijk/duidelijker) dan de anderen.
 
=== Exercise 3: Create Your Own Sentences ===
 
Write your own sentences using the given adjectives or adverbs in their comparative or superlative forms.
 
1. groot
 
2. snel
 
3. mooi
 
4. goed
 
5. vaak
 
=== Solutions to Exercises ===
 
==== Exercise 1 Solutions ====
 
1. Dit boek is '''interessanter''' dan dat boek.
 
2. Hij is de '''beste''' speler van het team.
 
3. Dit huis is '''groter''' dan jouw huis.
 
4. Zij is de '''snelste''' atleet in de competitie.
 
5. Dit restaurant is '''duurder''' dan het vorige restaurant.
 
==== Exercise 2 Solutions ====
 
1. Hij loopt '''sneller''' dan zijn vriend.
 
2. Dit is de '''mooiste''' schilderij in het museum.
 
3. Ze zingt '''beter''' dan voorheen.
 
4. Vandaag is het '''warmste''' dag van de week.
 
5. Hij spreekt '''duidelijker''' dan de anderen.
 
==== Exercise 3 Solutions ====
 
(Sentences will vary; here are some examples)
 
1. Mijn huis is groter dan jouw huis.
 
2. Hij rent sneller dan zijn broer.
 
3. Dit schilderij is mooier dan dat.
 
4. Zij speelt beter dan gisteren.
 
5. Ik ga vaker naar het theater dan naar de bioscoop.
 
Congratulations! You've made significant progress in understanding how to compare adjectives and adverbs in Dutch. Keep practicing to enhance your skills further, and don't hesitate to refer back to this lesson whenever you need a refresher.


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Welcome to our lesson on the comparison of adjectives and adverbs in Dutch! Understanding how to compare adjectives and adverbs is essential for expressing differences and similarities in descriptions, which is a fundamental aspect of communication. Whether you want to tell someone that one book is "better" than another or to state that a person runs "faster" than someone else, mastering this topic will empower you to articulate your thoughts clearly and effectively in Dutch.

In this lesson, we will cover the following points:

Importance of Adjectives and Adverbs[edit | edit source]

Adjectives and adverbs play a crucial role in our everyday conversations. They enhance our language by allowing us to describe qualities and actions in greater detail. Knowing how to use comparative and superlative forms will enrich your vocabulary and enable you to communicate with more nuance.

Structure of the Lesson[edit | edit source]

1. Comparison of Adjectives

  • Regular Comparatives and Superlatives
  • Irregular Comparatives and Superlatives
  • Examples of Adjective Comparison

2. Comparison of Adverbs

  • Regular Comparatives and Superlatives
  • Irregular Comparatives and Superlatives
  • Examples of Adverb Comparison

3. Exercises and Practice Scenarios

  • Application of learned concepts through practical exercises
  • Detailed solutions and explanations

Comparison of Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Regular Comparatives and Superlatives[edit | edit source]

In Dutch, to form the comparative of an adjective, you typically add -er to the end of the adjective. For the superlative form, you add -st. Here are some basic rules:

  • Comparative: Adjective + -er
  • Superlative: De + Adjective + -ste

For example:

  • snel (fast) becomes sneller (faster) and de snelste (the fastest).

Here are some common Dutch adjectives and their comparative and superlative forms:

Dutch Pronunciation English
groot ɡrut big
groter ˈɡroːtər bigger
de grootste də ˈɡroːstə the biggest
klein klɛin small
kleiner ˈklɛinər smaller
de kleinste də ˈklɛinstə the smallest
mooi mɔi beautiful
mooier ˈmɔiər more beautiful
de mooiste də ˈmɔi̯stə the most beautiful
snel snɛl fast
sneller ˈsnɛl.lər faster
de snelste də ˈsnɛl.stə the fastest
sterk stɛrk strong
sterker ˈstɛrkər stronger
de sterkste də ˈstɛrkstə the strongest
duur dyːr expensive
duurder ˈdyːr.dər more expensive
de duurste də ˈdyːr.stə the most expensive

Irregular Comparatives and Superlatives[edit | edit source]

Some adjectives have irregular forms in their comparative and superlative degrees. Here are a few examples:

Dutch Pronunciation English
goed ɡut good
beter ˈbeːtər better
de beste də ˈbɛstə the best
veel veːl much
meer meːr more
de meeste də ˈmeːstə the most
weinig ˈʋɛinɪx little
minder ˈmɪndər less
de minst də mɪnst the least

Examples of Adjective Comparison[edit | edit source]

Let’s look at some sentences to see how these comparatives and superlatives are used in context:

1. Dit boek is interessanter dan dat boek.

  • (This book is more interesting than that book.)

2. Hij is de beste speler van het team.

  • (He is the best player on the team.)

3. Mijn huis is groter dan jouw huis.

  • (My house is bigger than your house.)

4. Zij is de snelste atleet in de competitie.

  • (She is the fastest athlete in the competition.)

5. Dit restaurant is duurder dan het vorige restaurant.

  • (This restaurant is more expensive than the previous restaurant.)

Comparison of Adverbs[edit | edit source]

Regular Comparatives and Superlatives[edit | edit source]

Just like adjectives, adverbs can also be compared. To form the comparative, you typically add -er, and for the superlative, you use het meest when applicable.

  • Comparative: Adverb + -er
  • Superlative: Het + Adverb + meest

For example:

  • snel (quickly) becomes sneller (more quickly) and het snelste (the quickest).

Here are some common Dutch adverbs and their comparative and superlative forms:

Dutch Pronunciation English
snel snɛl quickly
sneller ˈsnɛl.lər more quickly
het snelste hɛt ˈsnɛl.stə the quickest
vaak vaːk often
vaker ˈvaːkər more often
het vaakste hɛt ˈvaːkstə the most often
goed ɡut well
beter ˈbeːtər better
het beste hɛt ˈbɛstə the best
langzaam ˈlɑŋ.zaːm slowly
langzamer lɑŋˈzaː.mər more slowly
het langzaamste hɛt lɑŋˈzaːm.stə the slowest

Irregular Comparatives and Superlatives[edit | edit source]

Some adverbs also have irregular forms:

Dutch Pronunciation English
goed ɡut well
beter ˈbeːtər better
het beste hɛt ˈbɛstə the best
veel veːl much
meer meːr more
het meeste hɛt ˈmeːstə the most

Examples of Adverb Comparison[edit | edit source]

Let’s see how these adverb comparisons work in sentences:

1. Hij loopt sneller dan ik.

  • (He runs more quickly than I do.)

2. Zij zingt beter dan haar zus.

  • (She sings better than her sister.)

3. Dit probleem wordt meer serieus genomen.

  • (This problem is taken more seriously.)

4. Hij werkt harder dan ooit.

  • (He works harder than ever.)

5. Zij studeert het meest van haar klasgenoten.

  • (She studies the most of her classmates.)

Exercises and Practice Scenarios[edit | edit source]

To solidify your understanding of comparing adjectives and adverbs, here are some exercises. Try to complete them on your own before checking the solutions!

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct comparative or superlative form of the adjective in parentheses.

1. Dit boek is __________ (interessant) dan dat boek.

2. Hij is de __________ (goed) speler van het team.

3. Dit huis is __________ (groot) dan jouw huis.

4. Zij is de __________ (snel) atleet in de competitie.

5. Dit restaurant is __________ (duur) dan het vorige restaurant.

Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Form[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct comparative or superlative form for each sentence.

1. Hij loopt __________ (snel/snellere) dan zijn vriend.

2. Dit is de __________ (mooi/mooiste) schilderij in het museum.

3. Ze zingt __________ (goed/beter) dan voorheen.

4. Vandaag is het __________ (warm/warmste) dag van de week.

5. Hij spreekt __________ (duidelijk/duidelijker) dan de anderen.

Exercise 3: Create Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Write your own sentences using the given adjectives or adverbs in their comparative or superlative forms.

1. groot

2. snel

3. mooi

4. goed

5. vaak

Solutions to Exercises[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. Dit boek is interessanter dan dat boek.

2. Hij is de beste speler van het team.

3. Dit huis is groter dan jouw huis.

4. Zij is de snelste atleet in de competitie.

5. Dit restaurant is duurder dan het vorige restaurant.

Exercise 2 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. Hij loopt sneller dan zijn vriend.

2. Dit is de mooiste schilderij in het museum.

3. Ze zingt beter dan voorheen.

4. Vandaag is het warmste dag van de week.

5. Hij spreekt duidelijker dan de anderen.

Exercise 3 Solutions[edit | edit source]

(Sentences will vary; here are some examples)

1. Mijn huis is groter dan jouw huis.

2. Hij rent sneller dan zijn broer.

3. Dit schilderij is mooier dan dat.

4. Zij speelt beter dan gisteren.

5. Ik ga vaker naar het theater dan naar de bioscoop.

Congratulations! You've made significant progress in understanding how to compare adjectives and adverbs in Dutch. Keep practicing to enhance your skills further, and don't hesitate to refer back to this lesson whenever you need a refresher.

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


Alphabet and Pronunciation


Nouns and Articles


Verbs and Conjugation


Adjectives and Adverbs


Prepositions and Pronouns


Family


Food and Drinks


Travel


Work and Jobs


The Netherlands


Dutch Customs

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