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slim slimmerslimst

The comparative and superlative of slim (smart) in Dutch.

Positive
slim
smart
Comparative
slimmer
-er / more
Superlative
slimst
-st / most

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

Use the comparative with dan (slimmer dan…) and the superlative with het (het slimste).

About this adjective

What is the comparative of "slim"?

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

What is the superlative of "slim"?

The superlative (overtreffende trap) of slim is slimst, usually used as het slimste.

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