German Comparative Exercises
Let's practice German comparatives together.
German Comparative Exercise
Regular comparatives in German follow a straightforward pattern. To form the comparative of an adjective, you typically add -er to the adjective's stem, depending on the adjective's ending.
For example:
- "schnell" (fast) becomes "schneller" (faster)
- "groß" (big) becomes "größer" (bigger)
- "klug" (clever) becomes "klüger" (cleverer)
Adjectives that end in "-el" or "-er" usually add "-ler" to form the comparative:
- "hübsch" (pretty) becomes "hübscher" (prettier)
- "teuer" (expensive) becomes "teurer" (more expensive)
Regular comparatives are used to compare two things or people and are an essential part of everyday German language usage. By understanding the rules for forming regular comparatives, learners can easily express comparisons in German sentences.
German Comparative Exercise #1
German Comparative Exercise #2
Irregular Comparatives in German
Irregular comparatives in German can be a bit tricky, as they don't follow the regular pattern of adding "-er" or "-er" to the adjective like most comparatives. Instead, irregular comparatives change their stem or have completely irregular forms.
One common example is the comparative form of "good," which is "besser" instead of "guter." Similarly, "viel" becomes "mehr" for "more," and "schlecht" becomes "schlimmer" for "worse."
It's essential to memorize these irregular forms as they are frequently used in everyday German conversation and writing. Practice using them in context to become more familiar with their usage and exceptions.
