machtigere

Machtigere is a Dutch adjective form meaning "more powerful" or "stronger." It is the comparative form of machtig, the basic adjective for power, influence, or might. The word is used to compare two or more subjects in terms of power or authority.

In Dutch, comparatives are typically formed with the ending -er, yielding machtiger. The spelling machtigere appears when the adjective is declined before a definite noun or in certain syntactic positions, for example: de machtigere koning or een machtigere leider. In predicative use, one can say: Deze leider is machtiger dan die. The superlative form is machtigst, as in de machtigste partij.

Usage notes:

- Machtigere is common in political, organizational, and literary contexts to indicate that one actor has greater power or influence than another.

- The term often appears in comparisons such as "de machtigere partij" or "zij is de machtigere van de twee kandidaten."

- While "meer machtig" would be a literal gloss, Dutch typically prefers machtiger in the comparative construction.

Etymology:

Machtig derives from Dutch, related to English mighty. It traces to older Germanic roots tied to power and capability. The noun form machtigheid refers to power or potency and is related to the adjective’s meaning.

See also:

- machtig

- machtigste

- machtigheid

Machtigere is thus a standard Dutch comparative used to express that something or someone possesses greater power, often in formal or descriptive contexts.