betrouwbarere

Betrouwbarere is a nonstandard or nonce form of the Dutch adjective betrouwbaar, used only sporadically in informal writing or branding and not recognized in standard Dutch. The normative comparative form is betrouwbaarder, and the superlative is betrouwbaarst or het meest betrouwbaar.

Etymology and morphology: betrouwbaar derives from the root meaning reliable. In standard Dutch, adjectives ending in -baar form comparatives with -baarder, not with -barere. The appearance of betrouwbarere is typically the result of misspelling, misapplication of inflection rules, or deliberate stylistic choice. It is not part of established grammar or widely accepted dictionaries.

Usage and reception: Because betrouwbarere is not an accepted form, editors and linguistic authorities generally mark it as incorrect for formal writing. It may appear in social media, experimental prose, or marketing as a gimmick or typographical error. Readers unfamiliar with Dutch inflection may find it confusing, and it can hinder clear communication.

Comparison with standard forms: The correct usage follows betrouwbaarder for “more reliable” and betrouwbaarst or het meest betrouwbaar for the “most reliable.” The base adjective is betrouwbaar, with the standard derivatives betrouwbaarder and betrouwbaarst. If encountered, betrouwbaarbarere should be treated as a nonstandard variant and corrected in formal contexts.