fuktigare

Fuktigare is a Swedish adjective, the comparative form of fuktig, meaning damp or humid. It is used to describe a higher level of moisture in air, surfaces, or materials, typically when comparing two conditions or environments.

Grammatically, fuktigare is formed by adding the suffix -are to the stem of the adjective: fuktig → fuktigare. The corresponding superlative is fuktigast. In many contexts, you can also express comparison with mer fuktig, but fuktigare is the standard everyday form.

Usage notes: fuktigare is common in weather discussions, indoor environments, construction, and material descriptions. Examples include: Luften är fuktigare än vanligt efter regnet (The air is more humid than usual after the rain) and Väggarna blir fuktigare i källaren (The walls become more damp in the basement). In formal writing, precise terms such as ökad fuktighet or högre fukthalt may be preferred, depending on the context.

Etymology: fuktig derives from fukt, meaning moisture or dampness, with the suffix -ig forming an adjective meaning characterized by. The comparative is created with -are, yielding fuktigare, while the superlative is fuktigast. The word is widely used in everyday Swedish and is understood across dialects.