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dik dikkerdikst

The comparative and superlative of dik (thick, fat) in Dutch.

Positive
dik
thick, fat
Comparative
dikker
-er / more
Superlative
dikst
-st / most

A short stressed vowel doubles the final consonant (dik → dikker).

Use the comparative with dan (dikker dan…) and the superlative with het (het dikste).

About this adjective

What is the comparative of "dik"?

The comparative (vergrotende trap) of dik is dikker. A short stressed vowel doubles the final consonant (dik → dikker). Use it with 'dan': ...dikker dan...

What is the superlative of "dik"?

The superlative (overtreffende trap) of dik is dikst, usually used as het dikste.

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