Learn Arabic Grammar (Simplified): Comparatives and Superlatives of Adjectives in Arabic

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What is a comparative adjective?

A comparative adjectives is similar to the “er” in English.
Example: This ball is bigger than that ball.

What is a superlative adjective?

A superlative adjective is similar to the “est” in English.
Example: This ball is the biggest.

Be careful

Notice the comparative form begins with an alif carrying a hamza (أ ) PLUS an internal structural irregular change to the adjective PLUS the particle (مِنْ ) .

Tip: Try to look for patterns as you learn the internal structure of comparatives.

Example of a comparative

Example:

Comparative = Comparative form + min (than) + definite noun

هَذِهِ السِّجّادَةُ أكْبَرُ مِنْ هَذِهِ السِّجّادَةِ

السِّجّادَة دي أكْبَرْ مِنْ السِّجّادَة دي

e.g. 1 Is siggaada di akbar min is siggaada di.
This rug is bigger than that rug.