Prettigst

Prettigst is the superlative form of the Dutch adjective prettig, meaning the most pleasant or agreeable. It is used to indicate the highest degree of pleasantness among two or more objects, people, or situations.

Formation and etymology: Prettig comes from the Dutch word pret, meaning fun or pleasure, with the adjectival suffix -ig. The standard comparative is prettiger, and the superlative is prettigst. This pattern—adding -st to form the superlative—is common for many Dutch adjectives ending in -ig and is frequently used in everyday speech.

Usage and examples: Prettigst is typically used in informal or semi-formal contexts. It describes relative pleasantness rather than absolute quality. Examples: “Dit is het prettigst moment van de dag.” (This is the most pleasant moment of the day.) “Het voelt hier het prettigst aan in de ochtend.” (It feels most pleasant here in the morning.) In formal writing, speakers may opt for alternatives such as “het meest aangenaam” or “meest prettig” depending on nuance and style.

Regional and stylistic notes: The word is understood across Dutch-speaking regions, including the Netherlands and Flanders, though its frequency can vary by register. In very formal contexts or when a more precise degree of pleasantness is desired, writers may prefer periphrastic constructions instead of the hard superlative form.

See also: prettig, prettigst (as a broader set of forms), aangenaam.