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plat platterplatst

The comparative and superlative of plat (flat) in Dutch.

Positive
plat
flat
Comparative
platter
-er / more
Superlative
platst
-st / most

A short stressed vowel doubles the final consonant (dik → dikker).

Use the comparative with dan (platter dan…) and the superlative with het (het platste).

About this adjective

What is the comparative of "plat"?

The comparative (vergrotende trap) of plat is platter. A short stressed vowel doubles the final consonant (dik → dikker). Use it with 'dan': ...platter dan...

What is the superlative of "plat"?

The superlative (overtreffende trap) of plat is platst, usually used as het platste.

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