How to Use Comparative and Superlative Forms of Adjectives in Bulgarian

Understanding Adjectives in Bulgarian

Adjectives in Bulgarian agree in gender, number, and definiteness with the nouns they describe. When learning comparative and superlative forms, it's important to remember these agreements to use adjectives correctly.

Forming the Comparative in Bulgarian

The comparative form in Bulgarian is typically formed by adding the suffix -по- before the adjective. This prefix means "more" and is used to compare two things.

For example, the adjective бърз (fast) becomes по-бърз (faster). This form is used when comparing two objects or people.

Examples of Comparative Forms

Here are some examples of adjectives in their positive and comparative forms:

Forming the Superlative in Bulgarian

The superlative form expresses the highest degree of a quality. In Bulgarian, it is formed by adding the prefix най- before the comparative form of the adjective.

For example, бърз (fast) becomes най-бърз (fastest). This indicates that something has the highest degree of the quality among a group.

Examples of Superlative Forms

Here are some examples of adjectives in their superlative forms:

Using Comparative and Superlative Adjectives in Sentences

When using comparative and superlative adjectives in Bulgarian sentences, remember to match the adjective's gender and number with the noun it describes.

For example:
Той е по-бърз от мен. - He is faster than me.
Тя е най-красивата жена в стаята. - She is the most beautiful woman in the room.

Irregular Forms and Exceptions

Some adjectives have irregular comparative and superlative forms or use different words altogether. For example, the adjective добър (good) becomes по-добър (better) and най-добър (best). It's important to learn these exceptions separately.

Examples of Irregular Forms