zuverlässigere

Zuverlässigere is the comparative form of the German adjective zuverlässig, meaning more reliable. It is used to compare the reliability of nouns and describes a higher level of dependability or consistency.

In usage, zuverlässig is often inflected to match gender, number, and case of the noun it describes. Before a singular noun with a definite article, the form typically appears as der zuverlässigere Plan (masculine), die zuverlässigeren Entscheidungen (plural), or das zuverlässigeste Fahrzeug (superlative form for clarity). Specifically, common attributive forms include: der zuverlässigere Plan, die zuverlässigere Frau, das zuverlässigere Auto; die zuverlässigeren Pläne, die zuverlässigeren Lösungen. In plural without an article, you also encounter zuverlässigere Pläne or zuverlässigere Ergebnisse.

Predicative use differs: when the adjective follows a linking verb, the form is not attributive. For example, Der Plan ist zuverlässiger. The form zuverlässigeren or zuverlässigere is generally not used in predicative position.

Common contexts and nuances: zuverlässig is a core quality in technical, safety-related, business, and consumer contexts. The degree of reliability is often a key decision factor, and sprachlich können verschiedene Synonyme auftreten, wie verlässlicher or vertrauenswürdiger, depending on nuance.

Etymology and related forms: zuverlässig derives from the prefix zu- plus verlässlich, forming a standard German adjective. The comparative is formed by adding -er to the base adjective, with appropriate inflection to agree with the noun.

In sum, zuverlässig‑er‑e forms (zuverlässigere) are used to express “more reliable” when modifying a noun, with endings adjusted for gender, number, and case.