How to Use Comparative and Superlative Forms of Adjectives and Adverbs in Czech

Understanding Comparative and Superlative Forms in Czech

In Czech, adjectives and adverbs change their forms to express comparison, similar to English. The comparative form is used to compare two things, while the superlative form expresses the highest degree among three or more things.

Forming the Comparative in Czech

To form the comparative of most adjectives and adverbs in Czech, you typically add the suffix -ější or -ší to the adjective stem. The choice depends on the adjective's ending and phonetics.

For example:

Forming the Superlative in Czech

The superlative is formed by adding the prefix nej- to the comparative form of the adjective or adverb.

For example:

Usage of Comparative and Superlative Forms

Comparatives are often used with the word než (than) to compare two things, similar to English.

Example: Ten dům je větší než ten druhý. (That house is bigger than the other one.)

Superlatives are used with the definite article or possessive pronouns to indicate the highest degree.

Example: To je nejkrásnější místo. (This is the most beautiful place.)

Irregular Comparative and Superlative Forms

Some Czech adjectives have irregular comparative and superlative forms. For example: