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licht lichterlichtst

The comparative and superlative of licht (light) in Dutch.

Positive
licht
light
Comparative
lichter
-er / more
Superlative
lichtst
-st / most

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

Use the comparative with dan (lichter dan…) and the superlative with het (het lichtste).

About this adjective

What is the comparative of "licht"?

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

What is the superlative of "licht"?

The superlative (overtreffende trap) of licht is lichtst, usually used as het lichtste.

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