Basic Comparisons (Ju...lọ)

Ìfiwéra (Ju...lọ)

About this concept

Comparison using ju...lọ (more than): A tóbi ju B lọ (A is bigger than B). Equality: bí...bẹ́ẹ̀ or dàbí (like/as). Basic comparative structures for everyday comparisons.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~25 cards at level A2.

Examples

Adé ga ju Bọ́lá lọ.Ade is taller than Bola.

Ilé yìí tóbi ju tèmi lọ.This house is bigger than mine.

Ó dára bí tèmi.It is as good as mine.

Ẹja yìí wọ́n ju èyí lọ.This fish is more expensive than that one.

Prerequisite

Basic Adjectives and ModifiersA1

More A2 concepts

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