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===Formation of Comparative Adjectives=== | ===Formation of Comparative Adjectives=== | ||
| − | Comparative adjectives (e.g. higher) are formed by | + | Comparative adjectives (e.g. higher) are formed by taking the stem of the adjective and adding '''οτερος''' (if masculine) or '''οτερα''' (if feminine) or '''οτερον''' (if neuter). This is similar to English, where '''er''' is added to the adjective (for example: high becomes higher). |
There are a number of irregular comparative adjectives such as αγαθος (good) which becomes κρεισσων (better). This is similar to English, where ''good'' becomes ''better''. | There are a number of irregular comparative adjectives such as αγαθος (good) which becomes κρεισσων (better). This is similar to English, where ''good'' becomes ''better''. | ||
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===Formation of Superlative Adjectives=== | ===Formation of Superlative Adjectives=== | ||
| − | Superlative adjectives (e.g. highest) are formed by | + | Superlative adjectives (e.g. highest) are formed by taking the stem of the adjective and adding '''ατοτος''' (if masculine) or '''ατοτη''' (if feminine) or '''ατοτον''' (if neuter). This is similar to English, where '''est''' is added to the adjective (for example: high becomes highest). |
There are a number of irregular superlative adjectives. | There are a number of irregular superlative adjectives. | ||
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===The noun being compared to=== | ===The noun being compared to=== | ||
| − | Comparatives are usually used to compare one noun with a second noun. In English, the word "than" is used in these sentences prior to the second noun (for example: "he is shorter than a tree"). In | + | Comparatives are usually used to compare one noun with a second noun. In English, the word "than" is used in these sentences prior to the second noun (for example: "he is shorter than a tree"). In Greek, there are two ways to indicate the noun that is the object of comparison. |
# Using the Genitive Case | # Using the Genitive Case | ||
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Contents
Lesson
Comparison is a grammatical term that describes adjectives or adverbs that give a comparative quality to a noun (usually by comparing it with another noun)
There are three degrees of comparison
- Absolute degree (the usual use of an adjective such as αγαθος ανθρωπος - a good man)
- Comparative (such as κρεισσων ανθρωπος - a better man)
- Superlative (such as the best man).
Formation of Comparative Adjectives
Comparative adjectives (e.g. higher) are formed by taking the stem of the adjective and adding οτερος (if masculine) or οτερα (if feminine) or οτερον (if neuter). This is similar to English, where er is added to the adjective (for example: high becomes higher).
There are a number of irregular comparative adjectives such as αγαθος (good) which becomes κρεισσων (better). This is similar to English, where good becomes better.
Formation of Superlative Adjectives
Superlative adjectives (e.g. highest) are formed by taking the stem of the adjective and adding ατοτος (if masculine) or ατοτη (if feminine) or ατοτον (if neuter). This is similar to English, where est is added to the adjective (for example: high becomes highest).
There are a number of irregular superlative adjectives.
The noun being compared to
Comparatives are usually used to compare one noun with a second noun. In English, the word "than" is used in these sentences prior to the second noun (for example: "he is shorter than a tree"). In Greek, there are two ways to indicate the noun that is the object of comparison.
- Using the Genitive Case
- Using η (with a smooth breathing)
Genitive of Comparison
A noun in the genitive case directly following a comparative adjective means that this noun is the object of comparison.
Use of ή for Comparison
The word ή means "than" (it can also mean or). The noun directly following ή (note the smooth breathing) is the object of comparison.
Adverbial Comparatives
A comparative can be used adverbially by using the neuter singular form of the comparative adjective.
There are some exceptions to this rule.
Adverbial Superlatives
A superlative can be used adverbially by using the neuter plural form of the superlative adjective.
Quotes
Links
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