Understanding the Comparative Degree in Қазақша
In Қазақша, adjectives can be used to compare things. When we want to say that something has more of a quality than something else, we use the comparative degree. This is like saying 'bigger', 'faster', or 'happier' in English.
Important Points
- The comparative degree is formed by adding the suffix '-рақ' or '-рек' to the adjective.
- Choose '-рақ' if the adjective ends with a hard consonant, and '-рек' if it ends with a soft consonant or a vowel.
- When comparing two nouns, use the word 'қарағанда' to mean 'than'.
Let's look at how to form the comparative degree with some examples.
Examples
- Үлкен (big) becomes үлкенірек (bigger).
- Жылдам (fast) becomes жылдамырақ (faster).
- Күшті (strong) becomes күштірек (stronger).
Now, let's see how to use these in sentences.
Examples
- Бұл кітап ана кітаптан үлкенірек.
- Ол жүгіргенде сеннен жылдамырақ.
- Менің ағам сеннен күштірек.
In these examples, you can see how the comparative degree changes the meaning of the sentences to show that one thing has more of a quality than the other.