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zout zouterzoutst

The comparative and superlative of zout (salty) in Dutch.

Positive
zout
salty
Comparative
zouter
-er / more
Superlative
zoutst
-st / most

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

Use the comparative with dan (zouter dan…) and the superlative with het (het zoutste).

About this adjective

What is the comparative of "zout"?

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

What is the superlative of "zout"?

The superlative (overtreffende trap) of zout is zoutst, usually used as het zoutste.

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