Superlativ Glossary of terms

The Superlativ is the grammatical form that expresses the highest degree of a quality or characteristic in comparison with other elements.

Detailed Explanation

In German, the Superlativ is generally formed by adding the suffix -ste to the adjective in its base form. For adjectives ending in -d, -t, -s, -ß, -z, -este is added. In attributive use, it is preceded by the definite article and has the appropriate ending according to gender, number, and case.

There is also the absolute superlative, formed with am ... -sten, which is used predicatively.

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