Understanding Comparative and Superlative Forms in Hindi

In Hindi, just like in English, adjectives can be modified to express different degrees of comparison. These are known as the comparative and superlative forms. Understanding these forms is crucial for imparting precise meanings in sentences.

Comparative Forms in Hindi

Comparative forms in Hindi are used to compare two nouns. In English, we add "-er" to the adjective or use "more" before it. In Hindi, comparative forms are generally expressed using the word "से" (se), which means "than."

For example, to say "taller than" in Hindi, you say "लंबा से" (lamba se). When forming sentences, the structure is: Noun 1 + Adjective + "से" + Noun 2.

Superlative Forms in Hindi

Superlative forms are used to show that one noun is at the highest or lowest point of comparison among several nouns. In English, we use "-est" or "most/least" for this purpose. In Hindi, superlatives often use "सबसे" (sabse), meaning "most" or "least."

For example, "the tallest" in Hindi is expressed as "सबसे लंबा" (sabse lamba). The sentence structure is: Noun + "सबसे" + Adjective.

Irregular Comparative and Superlative Forms

Some adjectives do not conform to the regular patterns and have their unique forms. It's important to learn these specially, since they don't align with the typical structure of using "से" and "सबसे".