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leeg legerleegst

The comparative and superlative of leeg (empty) in Dutch.

Positive
leeg
empty
Comparative
leger
-er / more
Superlative
leegst
-st / most

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

Use the comparative with dan (leger dan…) and the superlative with het (het leegste).

About this adjective

What is the comparative of "leeg"?

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

What is the superlative of "leeg"?

The superlative (overtreffende trap) of leeg is leegst, usually used as het leegste.

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