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dun dunnerdunst

The comparative and superlative of dun (thin) in Dutch.

Positive
dun
thin
Comparative
dunner
-er / more
Superlative
dunst
-st / most

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

Use the comparative with dan (dunner dan…) and the superlative with het (het dunste).

About this adjective

What is the comparative of "dun"?

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

What is the superlative of "dun"?

The superlative (overtreffende trap) of dun is dunst, usually used as het dunste.

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