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ruw ruwerruwst

The comparative and superlative of ruw (rough) in Dutch.

Positive
ruw
rough
Comparative
ruwer
-er / more
Superlative
ruwst
-st / most

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

Use the comparative with dan (ruwer dan…) and the superlative with het (het ruwste).

About this adjective

What is the comparative of "ruw"?

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

What is the superlative of "ruw"?

The superlative (overtreffende trap) of ruw is ruwst, usually used as het ruwste.

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