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groot grotergrootst

The comparative and superlative of groot (big) in Dutch.

Positive
groot
big
Comparative
groter
-er / more
Superlative
grootst
-st / most

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

Use the comparative with dan (groter dan…) and the superlative with het (het grootste).

About this adjective

What is the comparative of "groot"?

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

What is the superlative of "groot"?

The superlative (overtreffende trap) of groot is grootst, usually used as het grootste.

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