Dyrere

Dyrere is a comparative adjective used in several Scandinavian languages meaning “more expensive” or “dearer.” In Norwegian and Danish, dyrere is the standard comparative form of the adjective dyr. In Swedish, the corresponding form is dyrare, which serves the same function. The word thus expresses a higher price or value relative to another item.

Etymology and form: The adjective dyr comes from older Germanic roots meaning dear or costly. The suffix -ere is a common way to form the comparative in North Germanic languages, producing a form that is regularly used with nouns and in predicative constructions.

Usage and grammar: Dyrere is used before a noun as a modifier, for example, a dyrere bil (a more expensive car) in Norwegian, or ett dyrere hus in Danish. It can also follow a linking verb to describe a subject, as in det er dyrere (it is more expensive). In comparisons, Norwegian often uses enn, Danish uses end, and Swedish uses än to connect the elements being compared, for example: Norwegian: Dette huset er dyrere enn det jeg trodde. Danish: Det er dyrere end, jeg troede. Swedish: Det är dyrare än vad jag trodde.

Nuance and usage notes: Besides monetary cost, dyr can carry emotional connotations such as “dear” or “valued,” which can influence interpretation in different contexts. The exact spelling of the superlative and the preferred connectors can vary by language and dialect.

See also: dyr, dyrt, dyrare (Swedish), dyreste/dyrligaste (language variants for the most expensive).