Comparatives (Qiyosiy daraja)
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
To compare two things in Uzbek, add the suffix '-roq' to the adjective or use the word 'ko'ra'.
- Add '-roq' to adjectives: 'katta' (big) becomes 'kattaroq' (bigger).
- Use 'X-dan Y-roq' structure: 'Olma nordan shirinroq' (An apple is sweeter than a pear).
- Use 'X-dan ko'ra Y' for emphasis: 'Bundan ko'ra yaxshiroq' (Better than this).
Comparative Formation Table
| Base Adjective | Meaning | Comparative Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Katta
|
Big
|
Kattaroq
|
Bigger
|
|
Kichik
|
Small
|
Kichikroq
|
Smaller
|
|
Yaxshi
|
Good
|
Yaxshiroq
|
Better
|
|
Yomon
|
Bad
|
Yomonroq
|
Worse
|
|
Tez
|
Fast
|
Tezroq
|
Faster
|
|
Sekin
|
Slow
|
Sekinroq
|
Slower
|
|
Arzon
|
Cheap
|
Arzonroq
|
Cheaper
|
|
Qimmat
|
Expensive
|
Qimmatroq
|
More expensive
|
Meanings
The comparative degree is used to compare two objects, people, or qualities, indicating that one possesses a quality to a greater extent than the other.
Direct Comparison
Comparing two items directly using the suffix -roq.
“Bu kitob qiziqroq.”
“U mendan balandroq.”
Softening/Mitigation
Using -roq to make an adjective sound less harsh or more polite.
“Bir oz kechroq keling.”
“Bu biroz qimmatroq.”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
Affirmative
|
Adj + roq
|
Bu qimmatroq
|
|
Comparison
|
Noun + dan + Adj + roq
|
U mendan balandroq
|
|
Emphasis
|
Ancha + Adj + roq
|
Ancha yaxshiroq
|
|
Slight
|
Biroz + Adj + roq
|
Biroz kechroq
|
|
Question
|
Adj + roq + mi?
|
Bu qiziqroqmi?
|
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Negative
|
Uncha + Adj + emas
|
Uncha qimmat emas
|
Espectro de formalidad
Bu yanada maqsadga muvofiqroq. (General opinion)
Bu yaxshiroq. (General opinion)
Bu zo'rroq. (General opinion)
Bu bomba! (General opinion)
Comparative Suffix Map
Size
- Kattaroq Bigger
Speed
- Tezroq Faster
Quality
- Yaxshiroq Better
Ejemplos por nivel
Bu olma shirinroq.
This apple is sweeter.
U mendan yoshroq.
He is younger than me.
Bu kitob qiziqroq.
This book is more interesting.
Havo issiqroq.
The weather is warmer.
Mening uyim senikidan kattaroq.
My house is bigger than yours.
Biroz arzonroq bormi?
Is there anything a bit cheaper?
Ular bizdan tezroq yugurishadi.
They run faster than us.
Bu yo'l qisqaroq.
This road is shorter.
Ancha yaxshiroq ish topdim.
I found a much better job.
Bu muammo murakkabroq.
This problem is more complex.
U o'zidan kattaroq odamlar bilan gaplashdi.
He talked with people older than himself.
Bu reja samaraliroq.
This plan is more effective.
Ushbu yechim avvalgisidan ko'ra maqsadga muvofiqroq.
This solution is more appropriate than the previous one.
Shahar hayoti qishloqnikidan ko'ra shovqinliroq.
City life is noisier than village life.
Uning nutqi ancha ta'sirliroq edi.
His speech was much more impressive.
Bu vaziyat kutilganidan ham jiddiyroq.
This situation is more serious than expected.
Uning nazariyasi boshqalarnikiga qaraganda asosliroq.
His theory is more grounded than the others.
Bu qaror mamlakat kelajagi uchun muhimroq.
This decision is more important for the country's future.
U o'zini avvalgidan ko'ra erkinroq his qildi.
He felt freer than before.
Bu uslub an'anaviyroq ko'rinadi.
This style appears more traditional.
Ushbu asar o'z davrining boshqa ijodkorlarinikidan ko'ra chuqurroq falsafiy mazmunga ega.
This work has a deeper philosophical meaning than those of other creators of its time.
Iqtisodiy o'sish ko'rsatkichlari o'tgan yilgiga qaraganda ancha barqarorroq.
Economic growth indicators are much more stable than last year's.
Uning xatti-harakatlari kutilganidan ko'ra mantiqiyroq edi.
His actions were more logical than expected.
Bu yondashuv muammoni hal qilishda samaraliroq bo'lishi mumkin.
This approach might be more effective in solving the problem.
Fácil de confundir
Learners often add '-roq' when they mean 'the most'.
Using '-roq' for countable nouns.
Forgetting '-dan' when comparing.
Errores comunes
U men katta
U mendan kattaroq
Ko'proq katta
Kattaroq
U mendan katta
U mendan kattaroq
Kattaroq men
Mendan kattaroq
Bu yaxshi-roq
Yaxshiroq
Uning uyi meniki-dan kattaroq
Uning uyi menikidan kattaroq
Ancha kattaroq-dan
Ancha kattaroq
Ko'proq yaxshi
Yaxshiroq
U mendan ko'ra yaxshiroq
U mendan yaxshiroq
Eng kattaroq
Eng katta
Ushbu yechim avvalgisidan ko'ra samaraliroq-dan
Ushbu yechim avvalgisidan ko'ra samaraliroq
U o'zidan ko'ra ko'proq aqlli
U o'zidan aqlliroq
Bu ancha qimmatroq-roq
Ancha qimmatroq
Patrones de oraciones
Bu ___ ___roq.
___ ___dan ___roq.
Menga ___dan ko'ra ___roq yoqadi.
Bu yechim ___dan ancha ___roq.
Real World Usage
Arzonroq bormi?
Bu yaxshiroq-ku!
Bu tajriba men uchun foydaliroq.
Tezroq haydang.
Issiqroq olib keling.
Bu rasm chiroyliroq.
Don't overthink
Don't use 'eng' with '-roq'
Use '-dan' for clarity
Softening requests
Smart Tips
Always use the '-dan' suffix on the person you are comparing against.
Use 'arzonroq' to sound more natural.
Use '-roq' to express your choice clearly.
Use 'ko'ra' for more complex comparisons.
Pronunciación
Suffix stress
The stress usually falls on the syllable before the suffix.
Rising intonation
Bu yaxshiroqmi? ↑
Used for questions.
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Think of '-roq' as a 'rocket' that boosts the adjective to a higher level.
Asociación visual
Imagine a small cat standing next to a big cat. The big cat has a rocket strapped to it labeled '-roq'.
Rhyme
Add -roq to the end, to make it more than a friend.
Story
Ali wanted a better phone. He went to the shop and asked for something 'yaxshiroq'. The seller showed him a phone that was 'qimmatroq' but also 'chiroyliroq'. Ali bought it because it was 'yaxshiroq' than his old one.
Word Web
Desafío
Look at 3 items in your room and describe them using the comparative form (e.g., 'This chair is more comfortable than that one').
Notas culturales
Comparatives are often used to show modesty. Instead of saying 'I am the best', one might say 'I am doing better'.
Regional dialects might use slightly different emphatic particles, but '-roq' is universal.
In casual speech, '-roq' is sometimes dropped if the context is clear, but it is safer to keep it.
The suffix '-roq' is a Turkic comparative marker that has remained stable for centuries.
Inicios de conversación
Qaysi biri yaxshiroq: choymi yoki qahvami?
Sizningcha, qaysi shahar go'zalroq?
Bugungi ob-havo kechagidan qandayroq?
Sizningcha, zamonaviy texnologiyalar hayotimizni osonroq qilyaptimi?
Temas para diario
Errores comunes
Test Yourself
Bu olma shirin___.
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Bu kitob ancha qiziqroq-dan.
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
This is cheaper.
Answer starts with: Bu ...
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Mening uyim senikidan ___.
Bu muammo ___ (murakkab) avvalgisidan.
Score: /8
Ejercicios de practica
8 exercisesBu olma shirin___.
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Bu kitob ancha qiziqroq-dan.
yoshroq / mendan / U
This is cheaper.
Katta -> ?
Mening uyim senikidan ___.
Bu muammo ___ (murakkab) avvalgisidan.
Score: /8
Preguntas frecuentes (8)
Yes, it is highly productive and works with almost all adjectives.
The suffix '-roq' is still added directly.
It is neutral and used in all registers.
'-dan' marks the reference point of the comparison.
Only for quantity, not quality.
No, the rule is very consistent.
Yes, it makes requests sound more polite.
'-roq' is for two things, 'eng' is for three or more.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
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Mastered
In Other Languages
más + adjective + que
Uzbek uses a suffix (-roq) while Spanish uses a separate word (más).
plus + adjective + que
Uzbek is agglutinative (suffix), French is analytic (separate word).
adjective + -er + als
German uses 'als' for 'than', while Uzbek uses the ablative case '-dan'.
A wa B yori + adjective
Japanese uses a postposition (yori), while Uzbek uses a case suffix (-dan).
af'al + min
Arabic changes the internal structure of the adjective (root-based), while Uzbek adds a suffix.
A bi B + adjective
Chinese uses a verb-like structure, whereas Uzbek uses a suffix.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
Connected Grammar
Superlative Degree
Builds OnOnce you compare two things, you'll want to compare the whole group.
Ablative Case
PrerequisiteYou need to know '-dan' to make comparisons.
Adjectives
PrerequisiteYou need base adjectives to form comparatives.
Emphatic Particles
SimilarThese also modify adjectives for emphasis.
