Adverb Comparatives
Adverb comparatives usually end in -e, -je or -ije.
How It Works
| Adverb | Comparative |
|---|---|
| brzo (fast) | brže |
| dobro (well) | bolje |
| lijepo (nicely) | ljepše |
| dugo (long) | duže |
| rano (early) | ranije |
| često (often) | češće |
| mnogo (much) | više |
| malo (little) | manje |
The form is often the same as the neuter singular of the adjective comparative, but some adverbs have their own form. The ending -ije is typical for longer adverbs, such as ranije and kasnije.
Add naj- to get the superlative: najbrže, najbolje.
A well-known saying uses bolje: Bolje ikad nego nikad.
The adverb form never changes for gender or number. So brže is the same whether a man, a woman or a group runs faster.
Examples (5)
- Hodaj brže, kasnimo.
Walk faster, we are late.
Brzo gives brže.
- Danas radim duže nego jučer.
Today I work longer than yesterday.
Dugo gives duže.
- Ajla pjeva ljepše od mene.
Ajla sings more nicely than I do.
Lijepo gives ljepše.
- Sada se osjećam bolje.
Now I feel better.
Dobro gives bolje.
- Bolje ikad nego nikad.
Better late than never.
The proverb uses bolje.
Common Mistakes
Using more with an adverb.
Ona pjeva više lijepo.Ona pjeva ljepše.The adverb takes its own comparative form.
How It Connects
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Comparative adverbs.
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