høgaste

Høgaste is the superlative form of the Norwegian adjective høg, meaning high or tall, used in Nynorsk to denote the utmost degree of height or elevation within a given context. It is used when comparing two or more entities to identify the one with the greatest height.

The standard way to form the superlative is by adding the suffix -aste to the stem høg, yielding høgaste. The related comparative form is typically høgare, while the Bokmål equivalent is høyeste. The form can be used with singular or plural nouns and in predicative constructions, subject to standard nynorsk agreement rules.

Usage examples: Det høgaste treet i hagen står ved dammen. Han er den høgaste i klassen.

Høgaste appears primarily in written nynorsk, but is also used in formal speech. Dialectal varieties may show variation in the exact shape of the superlative or in the choice between høgaste and alternative forms; some speakers might prefer synonyms like høgast in certain contexts, though høgaste remains standard.

See also: Nynorsk grammar, Norwegian adjectives, Comparative and superlative forms.