Olcsóbbak

Olcsóbbak is the plural form of the Hungarian adjective in the comparative degree, derived from olcsó (cheap). It translates to “cheaper” when referring to more than one item or group. The corresponding singular form is olcsóbb, and the related superlative is legolcsóbb (the cheapest). As a modifier, olcsóbbak agrees with a plural noun and is used in comparisons.

Formation and grammar: Hungarian adjectives form the comparative by adding the suffix -bb to the stem, with the plural ending -ak/-ek added when describing plural nouns. Thus olcsó → olcsóbb (comparative) and olcsóbbak (plural nominative). The basic usage pattern is to place the word before a plural noun or use it predicatively after a plural subject, e.g., Ezek olcsóbbak. In singular constructions, you would use olcsóbb (e.g., Ez olcsóbb).

Usage: Olcsóbbak is used to compare two or more items in price. Examples include: “Ezek a cipők olcsóbbak a tavalyiaknál.” (These shoes are cheaper than last year’s.) “A termékek közül ezek a legolcsóbbak, de a minőségre is érdemes figyelni.” (Among the products, these are the cheapest, but quality should be considered as well.) The related term legolcsóbb describes the cheapest option overall.

See also: olcsó, legolcsóbb, összehasonlítás, magyar nyelvtan.