neutralere

Neutralere is the comparative form of the adjective neutral in Danish, and also appears in Norwegian usage. It is used to express that one person, object, or position is more neutral than another. The base term neutral comes from Latin neutralis, passing into European languages and then into Scandinavian languages through historical contact.

In Danish, many adjectives form the comparative with the suffix -ere, which yields neutralere from neutral. The form is common in written Danish, including journalism, analysis, and formal discourse, and it can occur in both attributive and predicative positions. In everyday speech, speakers may also opt for the phrase mer neutral (more neutral) in some contexts, depending on style and register.

Usage notes and variation: neutralere tends to appear where a tighter or more formal comparison is desired, or where a written tone is preferred. Some dialects or styles of Norwegian and Danish may prefer alternative constructions such as mer neutral, though neutralere is widely understood across Danish-language contexts. As with other comparatives, the choice between analytic forms (mer neutral) and synthetic forms (neutralere) can be influenced by flow, rhythm, and audience.

Examples include: Denne løsning er neutralere end den forrige. Dette er et mere neutralt udsagnsforhold sammenlignet med tidligere kommentarer. In practice, writers and editors may balance precision and readability when choosing between forms.

See also: neutral, nøytral, neutrale, comparatives in Scandinavian languages, language style and grammar notes.