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Comparative form of adjectives Grammar Exercises for Azerbaijani Language
Comparative forms of adjectives play a crucial role in the Azerbaijani language, enabling speakers to express differences and preferences between two or more entities. Understanding how to properly use these forms enhances both written and spoken communication. In Azerbaijani, adjectives are modified to compare qualities, much like in English, but with specific rules and structures unique to the language. This guide will provide you with a comprehensive overview of forming and using comparative adjectives in Azerbaijani, helping you to accurately convey comparisons and improve your linguistic proficiency.
In Azerbaijani, forming the comparative involves adding specific suffixes to the base adjective. The most common suffixes used are "-dan" and "-dən" depending on vowel harmony, which is a central aspect of Azerbaijani grammar. Additionally, certain irregular adjectives have unique comparative forms that must be memorized. Through a series of exercises, you will practice identifying and applying these suffixes, as well as recognizing irregular forms. By mastering these comparative structures, you'll be able to make more nuanced and precise statements, significantly enhancing your ability to communicate effectively in Azerbaijani.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Bu kitab digərindən *uzundur* (Comparison of length).</p>
<p>2. O, qardaşından *ağlıdır* (Comparison of intelligence).</p>
<p>3. Bu ev o evdən *bahadır* (Comparison of price).</p>
<p>4. Mənim avtomobilim sənin avtomobilindən *sürətlidir* (Comparison of speed).</p>
<p>5. Bu çanta o çantadan *yüngüldür* (Comparison of weight).</p>
<p>6. Onun otağı mənim otağımdan *təmizdir* (Comparison of cleanliness).</p>
<p>7. Bu film o filmindən *maraqlıdır* (Comparison of interest).</p>
<p>8. Bu yay keçən yaydan *istidir* (Comparison of temperature).</p>
<p>9. O, mənim bacımdan *qısadır* (Comparison of height).</p>
<p>10. Bu park o parka nisbətən *sakitdir* (Comparison of calmness).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Bu kitab *daha maraqlıdır* (more interesting) mənim oxuduğum digər kitablardan. (kitab comparison)</p>
<p>2. O, *daha yüksəkdir* (taller) bacısından. (height comparison)</p>
<p>3. Bu iş *daha çətindir* (harder) əvvəlkilərdən. (difficulty comparison)</p>
<p>4. Qardaşım *daha güclüdür* (stronger) məndən. (strength comparison)</p>
<p>5. Onun evi *daha böyükdür* (bigger) bizimkindən. (house size comparison)</p>
<p>6. Bu sual *daha asandır* (easier) əvvəlkindən. (question difficulty comparison)</p>
<p>7. Mən *daha sürətliyəm* (faster) qaçışda. (running speed comparison)</p>
<p>8. Bu yemək *daha dadlıdır* (tastier) dünənki yeməkdən. (food taste comparison)</p>
<p>9. Bu şəhər *daha sakitdir* (quieter) paytaxtdan. (city noise level comparison)</p>
<p>10. Onun arabası *daha yenidir* (newer) mənimkindən. (car age comparison)</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Bu kitab *daha maraqlıdır* (more interesting) (book) </p>
<p>2. Mənim itim *daha ağıllıdır* (smarter) (dog)</p>
<p>3. Oğlum *daha hündürdür* (taller) (son)</p>
<p>4. Qızım *daha gözəldir* (prettier) (daughter)</p>
<p>5. Bu otaq *daha işıqlıdır* (brighter) (room)</p>
<p>6. Bu yemək *daha dadlıdır* (tastier) (food)</p>
<p>7. Onun evi *daha böyükdür* (bigger) (house)</p>
<p>8. Bu maşın *daha sürətlidir* (faster) (car)</p>
<p>9. Bu çay *daha isti*dir (hotter) (tea)</p>
<p>10. Bu dərs *daha çətindir* (harder) (lesson)</p>