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Irregular Comparatives Exercises in Hungarian language
Irregular comparatives in the Hungarian language present a unique set of challenges for learners. Unlike regular comparatives, which follow predictable patterns, irregular comparatives require memorization and practice to master. Understanding these forms is crucial for conveying accurate and nuanced comparisons in everyday conversation. This page offers a comprehensive set of exercises specifically designed to help you grasp and retain the various irregular comparative forms found in Hungarian.
In Hungarian, irregular comparatives often involve changes in the word stem and can sometimes seem unrelated to their base forms. For example, the word "jó" (good) changes to "jobb" (better), and "rossz" (bad) changes to "rosszabb" (worse). These transformations are not always intuitive for English speakers, making it essential to engage with targeted practice. The exercises provided here will give you the opportunity to familiarize yourself with these irregular forms, ensuring you can use them correctly and confidently in your spoken and written Hungarian.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Ez a kávé *jobb*, mint a tegnapi (comparative of 'jó').</p>
<p>2. Ez a feladat *rosszabb*, mint az előző (comparative of 'rossz').</p>
<p>3. A mai időjárás *jobb*, mint a tegnapi (comparative of 'jó').</p>
<p>4. A mostani film *rosszabb*, mint a tavalyi (comparative of 'rossz').</p>
<p>5. Az új autójuk *jobb*, mint a régi (comparative of 'jó').</p>
<p>6. Ez a hét *rosszabb*, mint az előző (comparative of 'rossz').</p>
<p>7. A nyári időszak *jobb*, mint a téli (comparative of 'jó').</p>
<p>8. Az új telefon *jobb*, mint a régi (comparative of 'jó').</p>
<p>9. A mai forgalom *rosszabb*, mint a tegnapi (comparative of 'rossz').</p>
<p>10. Az új könyv *jobb*, mint a régi (comparative of 'jó').</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. This coffee is *jobb* than the one I had yesterday (better).</p>
<p>2. My brother is *idősebb* than me by two years (older).</p>
<p>3. The weather today is *rosszabb* than it was yesterday (worse).</p>
<p>4. That movie was *érdekesebb* than the one we saw last week (more interesting).</p>
<p>5. This book is *rövidebb* than the one I read last month (shorter).</p>
<p>6. Her house is *nagyobb* than ours (bigger).</p>
<p>7. I feel *jobban* today than I did yesterday (better).</p>
<p>8. This road is *keskenyebb* than the highway (narrower).</p>
<p>9. My car is *gyorsabb* than yours (faster).</p>
<p>10. This problem is *komolyabb* than we thought (more serious).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Az új autó sokkal *jobb* mint a régi. (better)</p>
<p>2. Ez a ház *nagyobb* mint az a ház ott. (larger)</p>
<p>3. A tegnapi nap *rosszabb* volt, mint a mai. (worse)</p>
<p>4. A hegycsúcs *magasabb* mint a domb. (higher)</p>
<p>5. Az új könyv sokkal *érdekesebb* mint a régi. (more interesting)</p>
<p>6. A film *jobb* volt, mint amire számítottam. (better)</p>
<p>7. A régi ház *rosszabb* állapotban van, mint az új. (worse)</p>
<p>8. A város *nagyobb* mint a falu. (larger)</p>
<p>9. A történet *érdekesebb* volt, mint amire emlékeztem. (more interesting)</p>
<p>10. Az új rendszer *jobb* mint a régi. (better)</p>