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Welcome to the lesson on Comparative and Superlative Adjectives in Serbian! Understanding how to use adjectives in different forms is crucial for expressing degrees of quality, quantity, or comparison in any language, and Serbian is no exception. Whether you want to say something is "bigger," "smaller," or even "the biggest," mastering these forms will enrich your conversational skills and help you communicate more effectively.

In this lesson, we will explore:

What comparative and superlative adjectives are in Serbian.

How to form them from base adjectives.

Examples to illustrate their usage.

Exercises to practice your understanding.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a solid grasp of comparative and superlative adjectives, making your Serbian language skills shine!

Understanding Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Adjectives are words that describe nouns. In Serbian, adjectives can take different forms to compare qualities. The two main forms we’ll cover today are:

1. Comparative Adjectives: Used to compare two nouns (e.g., "taller," "smarter").

2. Superlative Adjectives: Used to describe the highest degree of a quality among three or more nouns (e.g., "tallest," "smartest").

Comparative Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Comparative adjectives are typically formed by modifying the base adjective. In Serbian, this often involves adding a suffix or changing the adjective slightly.

Formation of Comparative Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Here are the main rules for forming comparative adjectives:

For most one-syllable adjectives, you add the suffix "-iji" or "-ija" (depending on the gender of the noun).

For adjectives with two or more syllables, you usually use the word "više" (meaning "more") before the adjective.

Examples of Comparative Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Let’s look at some examples of how to form comparative adjectives in Serbian.

Serbian	Pronunciation	English
veliki	/ˈvɛliki/	bigger
manji	/ˈmaɲi/	smaller
brži	/ˈbɾʒi/	faster
lepši	/ˈlɛpʃi/	prettier
pametniji	/ˈpamɛtniːji/	smarter
više zanimljiv	/ˈviʃɛ zaniˈmliv/	more interesting
više srećan	/ˈviʃɛ ˈsrɛtʃan/	happier
jači	/ˈjaːtʃi/	stronger
tiši	/ˈtiʃi/	quieter
skuplji	/ˈskuplji/	more expensive

Superlative Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Superlative adjectives express the highest degree of a quality, often translated as "the most" in English.

Formation of Superlative Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Superlatives are typically formed by:

Adding the prefix "naj-" to the comparative form of the adjective.

Examples of Superlative Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Here are some examples of superlative adjectives in Serbian.

Serbian	Pronunciation	English
najveći	/ˈnajvɛtʃi/	the biggest
najmanji	/ˈnaɪmaɲi/	the smallest
najbrži	/ˈnajbɾʒi/	the fastest
najlepši	/ˈnajlɛpʃi/	the prettiest
najpametniji	/ˈnajpamɛtniːji/	the smartest
najviše zanimljiv	/ˈnajviʃɛ zaniˈmliv/	the most interesting
najviše srećan	/ˈnajviʃɛ ˈsrɛtʃan/	the happiest
najjači	/ˈnaɪjɑtʃi/	the strongest
najtiši	/ˈnajtiʃi/	the quietest
najskuplji	/ˈnaɪskuplji/	the most expensive

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you have learned how to form comparative and superlative adjectives, it's time to practice! Below are some exercises designed to reinforce your understanding.

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

Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses.

1. Ova knjiga je __________ (zanimljiv) od one.

2. On je __________ (snažan) čovek.

3. Ova kuća je __________ (mala) od one.

4. Ona je __________ (lep) žena u gradu.

5. Ovaj film je __________ (dobar) od prošlog.

Solutions to Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. Ova knjiga je zanimljivija od one.

2. On je snažniji čovek.

3. Ova kuća je manja od one.

4. Ona je najlepša žena u gradu.

5. Ovaj film je bolji od prošlog.

Exercise 2: Transform the Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Transform the following adjectives into their comparative and superlative forms.

1. veseo

2. brz

3. skup

4. sladak

5. pametan

Solutions to Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

1. veseo → veseliji → najveseliji

2. brz → brži → najbrži

3. skup → skuplji → najskuplji

4. sladak → slađi → najslađi

5. pametan → pametniji → najpametniji

Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Form[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct form of the adjective to complete each sentence.

1. Moja sestra je __________ (lepši, najlepši) od mene.

2. Ova torta je __________ (sladja, najslađa) od svih.

3. Taj auto je __________ (skuplji, najskuplji) na tržištu.

4. On je __________ (brži, najbrži) trkač na svetu.

5. Ova knjiga je __________ (zanimljivija, najzanimljivija) od drugih.

Solutions to Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

1. Moja sestra je lepša od mene.

2. Ova torta je najslađa od svih.

3. Taj auto je najskuplji na tržištu.

4. On je najbrži trkač na svetu.

5. Ova knjiga je zanimljivija od drugih.

Exercise 4: Write Sentences[edit | edit source]

Write sentences using the comparative and superlative forms of the following adjectives.

1. visok

2. pametan

3. mlad

4. jak

5. lep

Example Solutions for Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

1. On je viši od mene. (He is taller than me.)

2. Ona je pametnija od svojih prijatelja. (She is smarter than her friends.)

3. Moja sestra je mlađa od mene. (My sister is younger than me.)

4. On je jači od svih. (He is stronger than everyone.)

5. Ova slika je lepša od svih. (This picture is prettier than all.)

Exercise 5: Translate Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Serbian using the correct forms of adjectives.

1. This book is more interesting than that one.

2. She is the smartest student in the class.

3. He is stronger than his brother.

4. This is the most beautiful place in the city.

5. My house is bigger than yours.

Solutions to Exercise 5[edit | edit source]

1. Ova knjiga je zanimljivija od one.

2. Ona je najpametnija učenica u razredu.

3. On je jači od svog brata.

4. Ovo je najlepše mesto u gradu.

5. Moja kuća je veća od tvoje.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You’ve completed the lesson on comparative and superlative adjectives in Serbian. You now have the tools to express comparisons and superlatives, enriching your conversations and written communication in Serbian.

Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep using these forms as you continue your journey in learning Serbian.

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

Course Presentation

Introduction to Serbian Grammar

Introduction to Serbian Vocabulary

Introduction to Serbian Culture

Pronouns: Possessive Pronouns

Shopping

Sports and Recreation

Adjectives: Declension

Jobs and Professions

Literature and Poetry

Verbs: Conditional

Entertainment and Media

Art and Artists

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+Welcome to the lesson on '''Comparative and Superlative Adjectives in Serbian'''! Understanding how to use adjectives in different forms is crucial for expressing degrees of quality, quantity, or comparison in any language, and Serbian is no exception. Whether you want to say something is "bigger," "smaller," or even "the biggest," mastering these forms will enrich your conversational skills and help you communicate more effectively.
+In this lesson, we will explore:
+* What comparative and superlative adjectives are in Serbian.
-<div class="pg_page_title">Serbian Grammar → Pronouns: Possessive Pronouns → Adjectives: Comparative and Superlative</div>
+* How to form them from base adjectives.
+* Examples to illustrate their usage.
+* Exercises to practice your understanding.
+By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a solid grasp of comparative and superlative adjectives, making your Serbian language skills shine!
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-In this lesson, we will explore the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives in the Serbian language. As a Serbian language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I have found that adjectives are an essential part of the language and play a significant role in communication. By the end of the lesson, you will be able to compare people, places, and things in Serbian using these forms and expand your vocabulary.
+== Understanding Adjectives ==
-== Comparative Adjectives ==
+Adjectives are words that describe nouns. In Serbian, adjectives can take different forms to compare qualities. The two main forms we’ll cover today are:
-Comparative adjectives are used to compare two people, places, or things. In Serbian, you can create a comparative adjective in two ways:
+. '''Comparative Adjectives''': Used to compare two nouns (e.g., "taller," "smarter").
-. By adding -ји to the adjective stem and declining it as a regular adjective.
+. '''Superlative Adjectives''': Used to describe the highest degree of a quality among three or more nouns (e.g., "tallest," "smartest").
-. By using the word "od" (meaning "than") with the nominative case of the adjective.
-Let's see some examples:
+=== Comparative Adjectives ===
+Comparative adjectives are typically formed by modifying the base adjective. In Serbian, this often involves adding a suffix or changing the adjective slightly.
+==== Formation of Comparative Adjectives ====
+Here are the main rules for forming comparative adjectives:
+* For most one-syllable adjectives, you add the suffix '''"-iji"''' or '''"-ija"''' (depending on the gender of the noun).
+* For adjectives with two or more syllables, you usually use the word '''"više"''' (meaning "more") before the adjective.
+=== Examples of Comparative Adjectives ===
+Let’s look at some examples of how to form comparative adjectives in Serbian.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Serbian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| veliki || /ˈvɛliki/ || bigger
+|-
+| manji || /ˈmaɲi/ || smaller
 |-
-| visok  ||  ['v̞ǐsok]  || tall
-| viši  ||  ['v̞ǐʃi]  || taller
+| brži || /ˈbɾʒi/ || faster
-| On je viši od mene.  ||  [ɔn jɛ 'v̞ǐʃi ɔd 'mɛnɛ]  || He is taller than me.
+|-
+| lepši || /ˈlɛpʃi/ || prettier
+|-
+| pametniji || /ˈpamɛtniːji/ || smarter
+|-
+| više zanimljiv || /ˈviʃɛ zaniˈmliv/ || more interesting
+|-
+| više srećan || /ˈviʃɛ ˈsrɛtʃan/ || happier
+|-
+| jači || /ˈjaːtʃi/ || stronger
+|-
+| tiši || /ˈtiʃi/ || quieter
+|-
+| skuplji || /ˈskuplji/ || more expensive
 |}
-In the examples above, we can see that we formed the comparative of visok by adding -ји to the adjective stem, and we formed the sentence "On je viši od mene" to compare the height of two people using the word "od" and the nominative case of the adjective.
+=== Superlative Adjectives ===
-Let's see more examples:
+Superlative adjectives express the highest degree of a quality, often translated as "the most" in English.
-* Moj auto je brži od tvog. (My car is faster than yours.)
+==== Formation of Superlative Adjectives ====
-* Ovaj grad je lepši od onog. (This city is more beautiful than that one.)
-* Mačka je lenja, a pas je marljiviji. (The cat is lazy, but the dog is more hardworking.)
-== Superlative Adjectives ==
+Superlatives are typically formed by:
-Superlative adjectives are used to describe something as the best, the most, or the least. In Serbian, you can create superlative adjectives in two ways:
+* Adding the prefix '''"naj-"''' to the comparative form of the adjective.
-. By adding -ји to the adjective stem and declining it as a regular adjective with the suffix -и.
+=== Examples of Superlative Adjectives ===
-. By using the word "naj" (meaning "the most" or "the least") in front of the comparative form of the adjective.
-Let's see some examples:
+Here are some examples of superlative adjectives in Serbian.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Serbian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| najveći || /ˈnajvɛtʃi/ || the biggest
+|-
+| najmanji || /ˈnaɪmaɲi/ || the smallest
+|-
+| najbrži || /ˈnajbɾʒi/ || the fastest
 |-
-| visok  ||  ['v̞ǐsok]  || tall
-| najviši  ||  ['najʋ̞ǐʃi]  || the tallest
-| Ovaj toranj je najviši u gradu.  ||  [ɔv̞aj 'tǒraj jɛ 'najʋ̞ǐʃi u 'ɡrǎdu]  || This tower is the tallest in the city.
-|}
-In the examples above, we can see that we formed the superlative of visok by adding -ји to the adjective stem and declining it with the suffix -и, and we formed the sentence "Ovaj toranj je najviši u gradu" to describe the tower as the tallest using the word "naj" and the comparative form of the adjective.
+| najlepši || /ˈnajlɛpʃi/ || the prettiest
-Let's see more examples:
+|-
-* Ovo je najlepši grad na svetu. (This is the most beautiful city in the world.)
+| najpametniji || /ˈnajpamɛtniːji/ || the smartest
-* Moja mama pravi najbolje kolače. (My mom makes the best cakes.)
-* Oni su najgori učenici u razredu. (They are the worst students in the class.)
-== Irregular Comparative and Superlative Adjectives ==
+|-
-Just like in English, some adjectives in Serbian have irregular comparative and superlative forms. Here are some examples:
+| najviše zanimljiv || /ˈnajviʃɛ zaniˈmliv/ || the most interesting
+|-
+| najviše srećan || /ˈnajviʃɛ ˈsrɛtʃan/ || the happiest
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Serbian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| dobar  ||  ['dɔbar]  || good
-| bolji  ||  ['bɔʎi]  || better
+| najjači || /ˈnaɪjɑtʃi/ || the strongest
-| najbolji  ||  ['najbɔʎi]  || the best
 |-
-| loš  ||  ['lɔʃ]  || bad
-| gori  ||  ['ɡɔri]  || worse
+| najtiši || /ˈnajtiʃi/ || the quietest
-| najgori  ||  ['najɡɔri]  || the worst
 |-
-| veliki  ||  ['ʋ̞êliki]  || big
-| veći  ||  ['ʋ̞êtʃi]  || bigger
+| najskuplji || /ˈnaɪskuplji/ || the most expensive
-| najveći  ||  ['naʎʋ̞êtʃi]  || the biggest
 |}
-In the examples above, we can see that the comparative and superlative forms of dobar, loš, and veliki are irregular and should be learned by heart.
+== Exercises ==
+Now that you have learned how to form comparative and superlative adjectives, it's time to practice! Below are some exercises designed to reinforce your understanding.
+=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
+Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses.
+. Ova knjiga je __________ (zanimljiv) od one.
+. On je __________ (snažan) čovek.
+. Ova kuća je __________ (mala) od one.
+. Ona je __________ (lep) žena u gradu.
+. Ovaj film je __________ (dobar) od prošlog.
+=== Solutions to Exercise 1 ===
+. Ova knjiga je '''zanimljivija''' od one.
+. On je '''snažniji''' čovek.
+. Ova kuća je '''manja''' od one.
+. Ona je '''najlepša''' žena u gradu.
+. Ovaj film je '''bolji''' od prošlog.
+=== Exercise 2: Transform the Adjectives ===
+Transform the following adjectives into their comparative and superlative forms.
+. veseo
+. brz
+. skup
+. sladak
+. pametan
+=== Solutions to Exercise 2 ===
+. veseo → veseliji → najveseliji
+. brz → brži → najbrži
+. skup → skuplji → najskuplji
+. sladak → slađi → najslađi
+. pametan → pametniji → najpametniji
+=== Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Form ===
-== Conclusion ==
+Choose the correct form of the adjective to complete each sentence.
-In this lesson, we explored the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives in Serbian. Adjectives are an essential part of the language and can help us communicate more effectively. By learning different ways of comparing and describing people, places, and things, students can expand their vocabulary and improve their communication skills in Serbian.
+. Moja sestra je __________ (lepši, najlepši) od mene.
-== Sources ==
+. Ova torta je __________ (sladja, najslađa) od svih.
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serbian_grammar Serbian grammar]
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adjective#Comparative_and_superlative_comparisons Adjective - Comparative and superlative comparisons]
+. Taj auto je __________ (skuplji, najskuplji) na tržištu.
+. On je __________ (brži, najbrži) trkač na svetu.
+. Ova knjiga je __________ (zanimljivija, najzanimljivija) od drugih.
+=== Solutions to Exercise 3 ===
+. Moja sestra je '''lepša''' od mene.
+. Ova torta je '''najslađa''' od svih.
+. Taj auto je '''najskuplji''' na tržištu.
+. On je '''najbrži''' trkač na svetu.
+. Ova knjiga je '''zanimljivija''' od drugih.
+=== Exercise 4: Write Sentences ===
+Write sentences using the comparative and superlative forms of the following adjectives.
+. visok
+. pametan
+. mlad
+. jak
+. lep
+=== Example Solutions for Exercise 4 ===
+. On je viši od mene. (He is taller than me.)
+. Ona je pametnija od svojih prijatelja. (She is smarter than her friends.)
+. Moja sestra je mlađa od mene. (My sister is younger than me.)
+. On je jači od svih. (He is stronger than everyone.)
+. Ova slika je lepša od svih. (This picture is prettier than all.)
+=== Exercise 5: Translate Sentences ===
+Translate the following sentences into Serbian using the correct forms of adjectives.
+. This book is more interesting than that one.
+. She is the smartest student in the class.
+. He is stronger than his brother.
+. This is the most beautiful place in the city.
+. My house is bigger than yours.
+=== Solutions to Exercise 5 ===
+. Ova knjiga je zanimljivija od one.
+. Ona je najpametnija učenica u razredu.
+. On je jači od svog brata.
+. Ovo je najlepše mesto u gradu.
+. Moja kuća je veća od tvoje.
+== Conclusion ==
+Congratulations! You’ve completed the lesson on comparative and superlative adjectives in Serbian. You now have the tools to express comparisons and superlatives, enriching your conversations and written communication in Serbian.
+Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep using these forms as you continue your journey in learning Serbian.
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+==Sources==
+* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Serbian/Grammar/Comaratives-and-Superlatives Serbian Grammar - Comaratives and Superlatives]
+* [https://belgradelanguageschool.com/free-serbian-resources/ Free Serbian Resources | Belgrade Language School]
+* [https://ling-app.com/sr/serbian-adjectives/ Useful Serbian Adjectives - 1# List You Need To Know - Ling App]
+* [https://serbianlesson.com/exercises/ Exercises - Serbian Lessons]
-==Related Lessons==
+==Other Lessons==
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