Comparison of adjectives Grammar Exercises for Slovenian Language

Understanding how to compare adjectives is crucial for mastering the Slovenian language. Comparison of adjectives allows speakers to describe differences in quality, size, and other attributes between two or more nouns. In Slovenian, as in many other languages, adjectives can be compared in three degrees: positive, comparative, and superlative. The positive degree simply states the attribute of a noun, the comparative degree shows a higher or lower degree of that attribute between two nouns, and the superlative degree expresses the highest or lowest degree among three or more nouns. The rules for forming comparative and superlative adjectives in Slovenian are straightforward yet important to grasp. For the comparative degree, typically, the suffix "-ši" or "-ejši" is added to the adjective's base form, while the superlative degree is formed by adding the prefix "naj-" to the comparative form. However, there are irregular adjectives that deviate from these patterns and require memorization. Through these exercises, you will practice forming and using these comparative structures accurately, enhancing your ability to describe and compare objects, people, and experiences in Slovenian with confidence and precision.

Exercise 1 

<p>1. Ta hrib je *višji* od tistega. (adjective for "tall")</p> <p>2. Moja sestra je *mlajša* od mene. (adjective for "young")</p> <p>3. To jabolko je *slajše* kot tisto. (adjective for "sweet")</p> <p>4. Ta avto je *hitrejši* od mojega. (adjective for "fast")</p> <p>5. Ta film je *bolj dolgočasen* kot prejšnji. (adjective for "boring")</p> <p>6. Njegov pes je *večji* od mojega. (adjective for "big")</p> <p>7. Ta hiša je *lepša* kot ona v mestu. (adjective for "beautiful")</p> <p>8. Njegova zgodba je *bolj zanimiva* kot moja. (adjective for "interesting")</p> <p>9. Ta dan je *bolj vroč* od včerajšnjega. (adjective for "hot")</p> <p>10. Ta naloga je *lažja* kot tista prejšnja. (adjective for "easy")</p>
 

Exercise 2

<p>1. Ta avto je *hitrejši* od tistega (adjective for faster).</p> <p>2. Njena hiša je *večja* od moje (adjective for larger).</p> <p>3. On je *mlajši* od svoje sestre (adjective for younger).</p> <p>4. To je *najlepša* slika, kar sem jih videl (adjective for most beautiful).</p> <p>5. Moje kolo je *cenejše* od tvojega (adjective for cheaper).</p> <p>6. Ta pes je *prijaznejši* kot tisti (adjective for friendlier).</p> <p>7. Ta knjiga je *bolj zanimiva* kot film (adjective for more interesting).</p> <p>8. Anina soba je *čistejša* od bratove (adjective for cleaner).</p> <p>9. Ta gora je *višja* od one na severu (adjective for higher).</p> <p>10. Voda v tem jezeru je *toplejša* kot v reki (adjective for warmer).</p>
 

Exercise 3

<p>1. Moja hiša je *večja* od tvoje (adjective for size).</p> <p>2. Poletje je *toplejše* od zime (adjective for temperature).</p> <p>3. Ta knjiga je *bolj zanimiva* od tiste (adjective for interest).</p> <p>4. Tvoja torba je *težja* od moje (adjective for weight).</p> <p>5. Ta pes je *hitrejši* od tistega (adjective for speed).</p> <p>6. Jana je *lepša* od Ane (adjective for beauty).</p> <p>7. Ta film je *bolj smešen* od prejšnjega (adjective for humor).</p> <p>8. Njegova zgodba je *daljša* od tvoje (adjective for length).</p> <p>9. Voda je *čistejša* od soka (adjective for purity).</p> <p>10. To mesto je *mirnejše* od prestolnice (adjective for tranquility).</p>
 

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