Comparing two things
Many common comparatives use a special ending or stem: velik → večji, majhen → manjši, dober → boljši, topel → toplejši. They still agree with a noun: , , .
Longer adjectives often use : , . Use to introduce the comparison: . For general weather use neuter comparative adverb , : .
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| This is a bigger park. | ||
| This is a bigger park. | ||
| This is a bigger bag. | ||
| This is a bigger bag. | ||
| It is warmer today. | ||
| It is warmer today. | ||
| This is a more interesting plan. | ||
| This is a more interesting plan. | ||
| I am happy. This is better coffee. | ||
| I am happy. This is better coffee. | ||
| I am tired. It is colder here than at home. | ||
| I am tired. It is colder here than at home. | ||
To je večji park.This is a bigger park.
To je večja torba.This is a bigger bag.
Danes je topleje.It is warmer today.
To je bolj zanimiv načrt.This is a more interesting plan.
Vesel sem. To je boljša kava.I am happy. This is better coffee.
Vesela sem. To je boljša kava.I am happy. This is better coffee.
Utrujen sem. Tukaj je hladneje kot doma.I am tired. It is colder here than at home.
Utrujena sem. Tukaj je hladneje kot doma.I am tired. It is colder here than at home.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the patterns
Tap the form described in this unit.
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This is a bigger park.
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This is a bigger bag.
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It is warmer today.
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This is a more interesting plan.
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I am happy. This is better coffee.
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I am happy. This is better coffee.
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I am tired. It is colder here than at home.
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I am tired. It is colder here than at home.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Choose the right word for the gap.
To je park.
This is a bigger park.
To je torba.
This is a bigger bag.
Danes je .
It is warmer today.
To je bolj načrt.
This is a more interesting plan.
Vesel sem. To je kava.
I am happy. This is better coffee.
Vesela sem. To je kava.
I am happy. This is better coffee.
Utrujen sem. Tukaj je hladneje doma.
I am tired. It is colder here than at home.
Utrujena sem. Tukaj je hladneje doma.
I am tired. It is colder here than at home.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete a short message
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
To je park.
This is a bigger park.
To je torba.
This is a bigger bag.
Danes je .
It is warmer today.
To je bolj načrt.
This is a more interesting plan.
Vesel sem. To je kava.
I am happy. This is better coffee.
Vesela sem. To je kava.
I am happy. This is better coffee.
Utrujen sem. Tukaj je hladneje doma.
I am tired. It is colder here than at home.
Utrujena sem. Tukaj je hladneje doma.
I am tired. It is colder here than at home.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build useful sentences
Put the words in order.
This is a bigger park.
This is a bigger bag.
It is warmer today.
This is a more interesting plan.
I am happy. This is better coffee.
I am happy. This is better coffee.
I am tired. It is colder here than at home.
I am tired. It is colder here than at home.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
This is a bigger park.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the Slovene pattern explained in the unit.
This is a bigger park.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the Slovene pattern explained in the unit.
This is a bigger bag.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the Slovene pattern explained in the unit.
This is a bigger bag.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the Slovene pattern explained in the unit.
It is warmer today.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the Slovene pattern explained in the unit.
It is warmer today.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the Slovene pattern explained in the unit.
This is a more interesting plan.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the Slovene pattern explained in the unit.
This is a more interesting plan.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the Slovene pattern explained in the unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
