5 Adverbs

5.4 Comparison of adverbs

Some adverbs have a sort of comparative and superlative which are used when we are comparing.

Jeg vil helst have kaffe. I would rather have coffee.

Comparison of adverbs

Base form

Comparative

Superlative

lange

længere

længst

gerne

hellere

helst

ofte

oftere

oftest

Comparison:
It is also possible to compare the adverbs in English. This is usually done by adding -er or -est to the adverb or by using more or most in front of the adverb.

soon, sooner, soonest
important, more important, most important

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