Steigerungsform

dieNoun

comparative or superlative form (grammar).

English translations

  1. 01

    comparative form

Word details

German meaning
Die Steigerungsform bezeichnet die verschiedenen Grade der Steigerung eines Adjektivs oder Adverbs (Positiv, Komparativ, Superlativ).
English meaning
The degree of comparison refers to the different degrees of comparison of an adjective or adverb (positive, comparative, superlative).
Synonym
Komparativ, Superlativ
German example
Die Steigerungsform von 'gut' ist 'besser' und 'am besten'.
English example
The degree of comparison of 'good' is 'better' and 'best'.
Type
Noun
Article
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Singular Form
die Steigerungsform
Plural Form
die Steigerungsformen

Example sentences with “Steigerungsform”

  1. Die Steigerungsform von 'gut' ist 'besser'. (The comparative form of 'good' is 'better'.)

Frequently asked questions

What does Steigerungsform mean in linguistic terms?

It refers to the degrees of comparison of adjectives: Positiv, Komparativ, and Superlativ.