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snel snellersnelst

The comparative and superlative of snel (fast) in Dutch.

Positive
snel
fast
Comparative
sneller
-er / more
Superlative
snelst
-st / most

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

Use the comparative with dan (sneller dan…) and the superlative with het (het snelste).

About this adjective

What is the comparative of "snel"?

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

What is the superlative of "snel"?

The superlative (overtreffende trap) of snel is snelst, usually used as het snelste.

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