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Irregular comparatives and superlatives Exercises in Croatian language
Navigating the intricacies of Croatian grammar can be a rewarding yet challenging endeavor, particularly when it comes to mastering irregular comparatives and superlatives. Unlike their regular counterparts, these irregular forms do not follow predictable patterns, requiring learners to commit them to memory through practice and repetition. Understanding these forms is crucial for achieving fluency, as they are commonly used in everyday conversation and writing, allowing speakers to express comparisons and degrees of qualities more naturally and accurately.
In Croatian, irregular comparatives and superlatives can often seem perplexing due to their unique transformations and exceptions. For example, the adjective "dobar" (good) becomes "bolji" (better) in its comparative form and "najbolji" (best) in its superlative form, deviating from the standard "-iji" and "-iji/naj-" suffixes seen in regular adjectives. By engaging with these exercises, you will gain familiarity with these idiosyncratic forms, enhancing your ability to communicate more effectively and with greater nuance. Dive into the following activities to strengthen your grasp on these essential components of Croatian grammar.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Ova je knjiga *bolja* od one koju sam ti dao prošli tjedan (better).</p>
<p>2. Ana je *najbolja* studentica u razredu (best).</p>
<p>3. On je *gori* vozač nego što sam mislio (worse).</p>
<p>4. Ovo je *najgori* film koji sam ikada gledao (worst).</p>
<p>5. Moramo ići *bliže* da bismo bolje vidjeli (closer).</p>
<p>6. Ona je *najbliža* prijateljica koju imam (closest).</p>
<p>7. Ivan je *mlađi* od svoje sestre (younger).</p>
<p>8. Ovo je *najmlađi* član naše obitelji (youngest).</p>
<p>9. On je *stariji* brat (older).</p>
<p>10. Ovo je *najstarija* kuća u selu (oldest).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Ana je *bolja* od Marije u matematici (irregular comparative for "dobar").</p>
<p>2. Ovo je *najbolji* film koji sam ikada gledao (irregular superlative for "dobar").</p>
<p>3. Ivan je *gori* u kuhanju od svoje sestre (irregular comparative for "loš").</p>
<p>4. Ovo je *najgore* vrijeme za putovanje (irregular superlative for "loš").</p>
<p>5. Ovaj zadatak je *teži* nego što sam očekivao (irregular comparative for "težak").</p>
<p>6. Planina koju smo osvojili je *najviša* u regiji (irregular superlative for "visok").</p>
<p>7. Njegova priča je bila *kraća* nego moja (irregular comparative for "kratak").</p>
<p>8. Marko je *mlađi* od Petra (irregular comparative for "mlad").</p>
<p>9. Ovo je *najluđa* noć koju sam ikada doživio (irregular superlative for "lud").</p>
<p>10. Naša kuća je *starija* od susjedove (irregular comparative for "star").</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Ana je *bolja* od svoje sestre u matematici (better).</p>
<p>2. Njegovo ponašanje je bilo *gore* nego jučer (worse).</p>
<p>3. Ovaj zadatak je *lakši* nego onaj jučer (easier).</p>
<p>4. Ivan je *mlađi* od svog brata (younger).</p>
<p>5. Njena kuća je *bliže* od moje (closer).</p>
<p>6. Ova knjiga je *deblja* nego ona na polici (thicker).</p>
<p>7. Njegovo objašnjenje je bilo *jasnije* nego profesoričino (clearer).</p>
<p>8. Naš pas je *brži* od susjedovog (faster).</p>
<p>9. Ovaj grad je *stariji* od onog (older).</p>
<p>10. Njihova priča je bila *tužnija* od naše (sadder).</p>