Stejlere

Stejlere is the comparative form of the Danish adjective stejl, meaning steep. It is used to compare how steep surfaces such as slopes, stairs, or cliffs are. In Danish, the comparative is formed by adding the suffix -ere to the adjective: stejl → stejlere. The corresponding superlative is stejlest, or the phrase mest stejl can be used when a superlative construction is preferred.

Usage and grammar: Stejlere is used in both predicative and attributive positions. Examples include: Denne bakke er stejlere end den anden (This slope is steeper than the other). En stejlere sti describes a path that is more steep. The plural form follows standard Danish agreement, so one can say to stejlere bakker (two steeper slopes) or en stejlere bakke (a steeper hill).

Common contexts: Stejlere appears frequently in geography, hiking, cycling, road descriptions, and construction where relative steepness matters. It describes comparing levels of incline, such as hills, ramps, or staircases, and can refer to changes in steepness along a route.

Translations: Stejlere translates to steeper in English. The related nouns and phrases include stejlhed (steepness) and mest stejl as a way to express the superlative.

Notes: Like many Danish adjectives, stejlere follows standard inflection patterns for degree adjectives and is used whenever a comparison of steepness is needed. It should not be confused with place names or unrelated terms.