soepelere

Soepelere is a Dutch term that is typically considered archaic or dialectal. It functions as a comparative form of the adjective soepel, meaning flexible or pliable. In modern standard Dutch, the ordinary comparative is soepeler, so soepelere is rarely used outside historical texts, regional dialects, or stylistic writing.

Etymology and form: The word derives from soepel (flexible) with a historical suffix that resembles the archaic or dialectal -ere in some Dutch varieties. This form appears mainly in older documents or regional spellings and is not part of standard contemporary grammar.

Usage: Because soepelere is not part of standard Dutch, it is typically encountered in linguistic descriptions of dialects, historical sources, or poetry that intentionally evokes older language. For regular, formal writing, soepeler is the preferred comparative form. When soepelere occurs, it signals a regional or historical flavor rather than current usage.

Examples: A sentence in archaic or dialectal style might read: Een soepelere draad buigt gemakkelijker onder spanning. In modern Dutch this would normally be: Een soepeler draad buigt gemakkelijker onder spanning. Another note-worthy example is found in dialect sketches that mention soepelere vormen as part of regional spelling traditions.

See also: soepel, soepeler, Dutch comparative forms, Dutch dialects.