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oud ouderoudst

The comparative and superlative of oud (old) in Dutch.

Positive
oud
old
Comparative
ouder
-er / more
Superlative
oudst
-st / most

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

Use the comparative with dan (ouder dan…) and the superlative with het (het oudste).

About this adjective

What is the comparative of "oud"?

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

What is the superlative of "oud"?

The superlative (overtreffende trap) of oud is oudst, usually used as het oudste.

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