fugtigere

Fugtigere is the comparative form of the Danish adjective fugtig, meaning humid or damp. It is used to compare humidity levels between two or more conditions, environments, or objects. When something is fugtigere, it is more humid than something else. The word commonly appears in weather, indoor climate discussions, and contexts where moisture affects materials or comfort.

Etymology and usage notes: fugtig comes from Danish roots in the broader Germanic language family, with the comparative suffix -ere forming fugtigere. In standard Danish, this construction is the usual way to express a higher degree of dampness. In everyday speech, speakers may also say mere fugtig as an alternative, though fugtigere remains the conventional, concise form.

Typical contexts: fugtigere is used to describe air, rooms, or environments—for example, luften i kælderen er fugtigere end i stuen (the air in the basement is more humid than in the living room). It also applies to materials sensitive to moisture, such as træ (wood), tekstiler (textiles), or bygninger with moisture problems, where higher humidity can affect durability or comfort.

See also: fugtighed (humidity), tørhed (dryness), vejr (weather), klima (climate).

Note: While fugtigere is standard in Danish, some speakers may prefer periphrastic forms like mere fugtig in certain registers. The core idea remains a higher degree of moisture compared with another condition.