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smal smallersmalst

The comparative and superlative of smal (narrow) in Dutch.

Positive
smal
narrow
Comparative
smaller
-er / more
Superlative
smalst
-st / most

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

Use the comparative with dan (smaller dan…) and the superlative with het (het smalste).

About this adjective

What is the comparative of "smal"?

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

What is the superlative of "smal"?

The superlative (overtreffende trap) of smal is smalst, usually used as het smalste.

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