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braaf braverbraafst

The comparative and superlative of braaf (well-behaved) in Dutch.

Positive
braaf
well-behaved
Comparative
braver
-er / more
Superlative
braafst
-st / most

The long double vowel becomes single when the syllable opens (groot → groter).

Use the comparative with dan (braver dan…) and the superlative with het (het braafste).

About this adjective

What is the comparative of "braaf"?

The comparative (vergrotende trap) of braaf is braver. The long double vowel becomes single when the syllable opens (groot → groter). Use it with 'dan': ...braver dan...

What is the superlative of "braaf"?

The superlative (overtreffende trap) of braaf is braafst, usually used as het braafste.

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