Népszerbb

Népszerbb is a nonstandard orthographic variant of the Hungarian adjective népszerűbb, meaning "more popular." It is not part of standard Hungarian spelling and is typically considered a misspelling rather than a valid form.

The standard word népszerűbb is formed from the base népszerű, meaning "popular," plus the comparative suffix -bb, which marks a higher degree of the quality. The diacritic on the ü is an integral part of the correct spelling, and omitting diacritics can change pronunciation and readability. When written as népszerbb, the word loses the essential ü and thus does not conform to conventional orthography.

Usage context: In formal writing, journalism, education, and publishing, the correct spelling népszerűbb should be used. In informal online communication, misspellings such as népszerbb may appear due to keyboard limitations, automatic correction, or typographical errors, but they may reduce clarity and are generally discouraged in polished text. Spell-checkers and style guides typically flag such variants.

Origin and status: Népszerbb is not an independent lexical item but a common orthographic error of népszerűbb. It reflects the broader challenge of Hungarian diacritic usage in digital contexts and underscores the importance of accurate diacritic spelling for readability and meaning.

See also: Hungarian orthography, diacritics in Hungarian, comparative forms in Hungarian.