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kort korterkortst

The comparative and superlative of kort (short) in Dutch.

Positive
kort
short
Comparative
korter
-er / more
Superlative
kortst
-st / most

Add -er for the comparative and -st for the superlative.

Use the comparative with dan (korter dan…) and the superlative with het (het kortste).

About this adjective

What is the comparative of "kort"?

The comparative (vergrotende trap) of kort is korter. Add -er for the comparative and -st for the superlative. Use it with 'dan': ...korter dan...

What is the superlative of "kort"?

The superlative (overtreffende trap) of kort is kortst, usually used as het kortste.

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