persoonlijkere

Persoonlijkere is the comparative form of the Dutch adjective persoonlijk, meaning “more personal” or “more private” depending on context. It is used to indicate a higher degree of personal characteristics, personal touch, or privacy in relation to another item, attribute, or situation.

Usage and context

The word frequently appears when comparing tones, approaches, or relationships. Examples include describing a communication style, a design or service, or a form of interaction that feels closer to an individual. Typical constructions are: X is persoonlijker than Y, or de persoonlijkere benadering (the more personal approach). In everyday language, it can refer to both emotional proximity and privacy, so the exact sense is guided by the surrounding nouns and context.

Form and variation

Persoonlijker is the standard comparative form derived from persoonlijk. A closely related construction is meer persoonlijk, which some writers use, especially in formal contexts or to emphasize nuance, though persoonlijker is the more common single-word form in many sentences. When the adjective modifies a plural or definite noun, the form often appears as persoonlijkere in the attributive position (for example, de persoonlijkere toon, de persoonlijkere benadering).

Notes

As with other Dutch adjectives, the exact inflection can be influenced by definiteness, number, and position relative to the noun. The core idea remains straightforward: persoonlijkere signals a higher degree of personal character, privacy, or intimacy compared to another reference point.

See also

Dutch comparative adjectives, persoonlijk, persoonlijk data (privacy terminology), tone and style in Dutch.