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wijs wijzerwijst

The comparative and superlative of wijs (wise) in Dutch.

Positive
wijs
wise
Comparative
wijzer
-er / more
Superlative
wijst
-st / most

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

Use the comparative with dan (wijzer dan…) and the superlative with het (het wijste).

About this adjective

What is the comparative of "wijs"?

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

What is the superlative of "wijs"?

The superlative (overtreffende trap) of wijs is wijst, usually used as het wijste.

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