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Comparing things

Add -m to the same base the endings use, and "big" becomes "bigger".

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The ending that carries it
-m
Called
keskvõrre
the comparative in an English grammar book

What it is for

  • Add -m to the form meaning "of", the one the endings go on

    • Anna väiksem lusikas!

      Give me the smaller spoon!

    • Eesti keskmine palk on suurem kui Lätis.

      The average salary in Estonia is higher than in Latvia.

  • Either "than" plus the plain word, or no "than" and -st

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  • Bensiin on kallim kui diisel.

    Gasoline is more expensive than diesel.

  • Ta on oma abikaasast oluliselt noorem.

    She is significantly younger than her spouse.

  • A few common ones are irregular, like English "good, better"

    • Kumb auto on parem?

      Which car is better?

    • Täna on enesetunne palju parem.

      I feel much better today.

    • Watch out

    Both ways are right. The mistake is mixing them: keeping the word for "than" and putting the other thing in -st as well.

    Where the course teaches it

    4 units
    • Comparing thingsA2Compare two things and say which is best.
    • Economy and businessB2Read a business page and explain an economic trend.
    • The artsB2Review a film, a book or an exhibition and back up your verdict.
    • Charts and figuresB2Describe a chart, a trend and a proportion accurately.

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