Understanding Comparative Adverbs in Slovenian
In Slovenian, just like in English, adverbs are words that describe how something is done. When we want to compare how things are done, we use comparative adverbs. This helps us show that one action is done more or less than another.
Comparative adverbs in Slovenian often use the word 'bolj' to mean 'more' or 'less' when comparing actions. They help us understand the degree or intensity of an action compared to another.
Important Points
- Use 'bolj' before an adverb to show more intensity.
- Use 'manj' before an adverb to show less intensity.
- Comparative adverbs are used to compare two actions.
- They help us understand which action is more or less intense.
Examples
- Ana teče bolj hitro kot Marko.
- Pišem manj jasno ponoči.
- On govori bolj glasno kot ona.
Let's break down the examples. In the first example, 'Ana teče bolj hitro kot Marko', we are saying that Ana runs faster than Marko. We use 'bolj hitro' to show that Ana's running is more intense compared to Marko's.
In the second example, 'Pišem manj jasno ponoči', it means 'I write less clearly at night'. Here, 'manj jasno' indicates that the clarity of writing is less at night.
The third example, 'On govori bolj glasno kot ona', means 'He speaks louder than her'. 'Bolj glasno' shows that his speaking is louder compared to hers.