What is superlative form of good in German?
Irregular Adjective/Adverb Comparison
| POSITIVE | COMPARATIVE | SUPERLATIVE |
|---|---|---|
| gut (good) | besser (better) | am besten (best) der/die/das beste |
| hoch (high) | höher (higher) | am höchsten (highest) der/die/das höchste |
| nah (near) | näher (nearer) | am nächsten (nearest) der/die/das nächste |
| viel (much) | mehr (more) | am meisten (most) die meisten |
What is a superlative degree?
A superlative adjective expresses the extreme or highest degree of a quality. We use a superlative adjective to describe the extreme quality of one thing in a group of things. We can use superlative adjectives when talking about three or more things (not two things). A is the biggest.
What is the superlative of Lang?
Irregular comparatives and superlatives
| Adjectives | Comparative | Superlative |
|---|---|---|
| lang (long) | länger (longer) | am längsten (longest) |
| kurz (short) | kürzer (shorter) | am kürzesten (shortest) |
| gern (like) | lieber (prefer) | am liebsten (favourite) |
| nah (near) | näher (nearer) | am nächsten (nearest) |
How do you write a superlative?
Superlatives are usually formed by adding the suffix -est to the end of the adjective, and using the before it (e.g. the fastest), or by adding the most before the adjective (e.g. the most delicious, the most expensive). The cheetah is the fastest land animal.
How do you write a superlative sentence?
Sentences With Superlative Adjectives
- I can’t find my most comfortable jeans.
- The runt of the litter is the smallest.
- Jupiter is the biggest planet in our solar system.
- She is the smartest girl in our class.
- This is the most interesting book I have ever read.
- I am the shortest person in my family.
What is a senior superlative?
Senior superlatives is an SCHS tradition each year that allows seniors to vote for their peers in a variety of categories.
What are comparatives in German?
In German, comparatives are often formed by adding -er to the end of an adjective or adverb (just like in English). Superlatives are formed by appending -sten or -esten to the end of an adjective or adverb. In certain cases, the word am precedes the superlative—more on that later in the post.
What is the superlative form of Viel?
meist
Word Formation
| Root | Comparative | Superlative |
|---|---|---|
| hoch or hoh– (high) | höher | höchst-, am höchsten |
| nah (near) | näher | nächst-, am nächsten (next, nearest) |
| oft (often) | öfter | häufigst-, am häufigsten |
| viel (much) | mehr | meist-, am meisten |
How do you write superlatives in German?
German also has a formula and it’s similar to English. In German, comparatives are often formed by adding -er to the end of an adjective or adverb (just like in English). Superlatives are formed by appending -sten or -esten to the end of an adjective or adverb.
Can you have a superlative without ‘am’?
Attributive Adjective. Superlative without ‘am’ A frequent concern is about when to use am in the superlative and when not to. If the adjective is accompanied by a noun (the attributive form) am is not used. The following adjectives form the comparative and superlative irregularly:
How do you change adjectives and adverbs in German?
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to change adjectives and adverbs in German from the original form, called the positive form into the comparative (higher, further, faster) or superlative (best, most often) form and use them in a variety of sentences.
What is a superlative in English grammar?
Superlatives are formed by appending -sten or -esten to the end of an adjective or adverb. In certain cases, the word am precedes the superlative—more on that later in the post. You might be thinking “it can’t be that easy,” and of course, you’re right.