Korean grammar often provides compact and efficient ways to express comparatives and superlatives. In this lesson, we'll dive into how to make comparisons using 보다 and express superlatives with 가장 and 제일.
These structures are pivotal for speaking with nuance and making detailed observations in Korean.
Using 보다 is essential for making comparisons between two nouns. It's an easy way to describe one noun as more of something than another.
Let's explore how to use it:
To express 'the most' or the superlative form of an adjective in Korean, you'll often find 가장 or 제일 being used. Here's how:
English | Korean |
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to be smart | 똑똑하다 |
to be hot | 덥다 |
of the year | 일년 중 |
Understanding and properly using 보다 for comparatives and 가장/제일 for superlatives is an essential part of mastering the nuances of Korean grammar.
Keep practicing, and soon these structures will get easier.