Comparative Adjectives
This page explains the formation of comparativo di maggioranza in English. It outlines two main methods for creating comparative adjectives:
For short adjectives onesyllableortwosyllablesendingin−y,−e,−er,or−ow, add "-er" to the base form. For long adjectives twosyllablesnotendingin−y,−e,−er,−ow,orthreeormoresyllables, use "more" before the adjective.
Example: Short adjectives: old → older, happy → happier
Example: Long adjectives: modern → more modern, expensive → more expensive
The page also covers important spelling variations:
- For adjectives ending in -e, just add -r
- For adjectives ending in -y, change -y to -ier
- For monosyllabic adjectives ending in a consonant preceded by a single vowel, double the final consonant before adding -er
Highlight: These rules help form correct comparativi italiano and are essential for mastering English grammar.