Comparatives and Superlatives

Comparáidí agus Sárchéimeanna

About this concept

Comparative uses 'níos' + comparative form: níos mó (bigger), níos fearr (better). Superlative uses 'is' + comparative: is mó (biggest). Past uses 'ní ba/b''. Many irregular forms.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~35 cards at level B1.

Examples

Tá sé níos mó ná an ceann eile.It is bigger than the other one.

Is í an bhean is airde.She is the tallest woman.

Tá sé seo níos fearr.This is better.

Ba mhó an teach sin.That house was bigger.

Prerequisite

Basic AdjectivesA1

More B1 concepts

Future TenseAn Aimsir Fháistineach Conditional MoodAn Modh Coinníollach Habitual Past (Imperfect)An Aimsir Ghnáthchaite The Genitive CaseAn Tuiseal Ginideach Autonomous (Impersonal) FormAn Briathar Saor

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