Võrdlusaluseid

Võrdlusaluseid, also known as comparative adjectives in English, are a type of adjective used to compare two or more things. They are formed by adding the suffix "-m" or "-ma" to the base form of the adjective in Estonian. For example, "suur" (big) becomes "suurem" (bigger) or "suurim" (biggest). Võrdlusaluseid can be used to express various degrees of comparison, including comparative and superlative forms.

In Estonian, võrdlusaluseid are typically used to compare two items directly. For instance, "See auto on suurem kui see auto" translates to "This car is bigger than that car." The superlative form is used to indicate the highest degree within a group. For example, "See on suurim auto, mida ma olen näinud" means "This is the biggest car I have ever seen."

It is important to note that võrdlusaluseid are not always used with the word "kui" (than). In some contexts, they can be used without it, such as in "See on suurem auto" (This is a bigger car). Additionally, võrdlusaluseid can be used with other comparative expressions, like "kui...kui" (as...as) or "kui...kui" (the more...the more).

Võrdlusaluseid are a fundamental part of the Estonian language, allowing speakers to express comparisons and degrees of qualities effectively. Their usage is essential for conveying nuanced meanings in everyday conversations and writing.