Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the art of comparison to express nuances and preferences like a native speaker.
- Express equality between two things using 'so... wie'.
- Differentiate items using comparative forms and 'als'.
- Identify the absolute peak of quality using superlatives.
배울 내용
Ready to elevate your German and sound incredibly natural? This chapter is your ticket! Here, we’re diving deep into the art of comparing – how to express that something is
just as good asanother,
better than something else, or even the absolute best!.
You'll start by mastering so... wie to show equality, like saying You are as smart as I am.Then, we move to
als combined with adjectives ending in -er to signify that one thing is more than another. It’s crucial to know when to use an umlaut, like in älter or größer, which will make your German sound much more authentic. Plus, we’ll tackle those essential irregular adjectives that completely change their form, like gut becoming besser or gern turning into lieber – these are key to fluent conversation!
Imagine you're comparing two restaurants, or telling a friend which movie is more exciting or the best. With these skills, you can articulate your thoughts precisely, without sounding like a textbook. You'll learn how to use the am ...-sten structure when something stands alone as the best, and then how to correctly integrate der/die/das ...-stewith proper adjective declension to say
the best book or the fastest car.
By the end of this chapter, you won't just be comparing; you'll be expressing nuanced opinions and observations in German with high precision. You'll be able to compare anything and everything, enriching your conversations and confidently tackling advanced topics. Let's get your German sounding polished and perfect!
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동등 비교: ~만큼 ~한 (so... wie)'so... wie'는 형용사 기본형과 함께 쓰면서 두 가지가 같다는 것을 나타낼 때 사용해요. 'als'는 다름을 비교할 때만 쓰는 거예요.
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'~보다'를 이용한 비교 (Vergleich mit als)두 가지를 비교해서 하나가 다른 하나보다 '더 ~하다'고 말하고 싶을 때, 형용사에 '-er'를 붙이고 그 뒤에 항상
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독일어 형용사 비교: 움라우트 활용하기 (älter, größer)한 음절 독일어 형용사 중에 'a', 'o', 'u' 모음이 있다면 거의 항상 움라우트가 붙어 «비교급» 형태가 된답니다.
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불규칙 비교급: 더 나은, 더 많은, 더 좋아하는 (gut, viel, gern)불규칙 비교급은 원래 단어와 형태가 완전히 달라져요. 질, 양, 선호를 비교할 땐
besser,mehr,lieber같은 단어들을 활용해보세요! -
최상급: 최고가 되는 법 (am ...-sten)독일어에서 형용사가 '가장 ~한'이라는 의미로 단독으로 쓰일 때는 언제나 'am ...-sten'이라는 고정된 패턴을 사용해야 해요. 마치 'am ...-sten'이 마법 주문 같죠!
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최고! 독일어 최상급 (der/die/das ...-ste)관사를 동반하는 최상급은 ‘-st-’ 표시와 명사의 격, 성에 맞는 정확한 형용사 어미 변화가 모두 중요해요. 핵심 키워드는
der/die/das, «-st-», «어미 변화»입니다.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: Express that two items are identical in quality using 'so... wie'.
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By the end you will be able to: Form the comparative of regular and umlaut-changing adjectives.
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By the end you will be able to: Use irregular comparatives like 'besser' and 'lieber' in natural conversation.
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By the end you will be able to: Construct superlative phrases both as adverbs and as attributed adjectives with correct endings.
챕터 가이드
Overview
comparing – how to express that something is just as good asanother,
better than something else, or even the absolute best!.How This Grammar Works
more than or less than, we use als (than) with the comparative form of the adjective. This is called Vergleich mit als. The comparative form is usually created by adding -er to the adjective:the most or the best among a group, we often use am ...-sten for adverbs or when the adjective describes an action:
Common Mistakes
- 1✗ Wrong: Er ist größer wie ich.
more than or less than), German uses als, not wie. Wie is reserved for equality comparisons (so... wie).- 1✗ Wrong: Das ist das beste Buch. (When referring to it being the *best* among a group of books, but *not* declining the adjective.)
beste is correct here, the mistake often lies in forgetting to decline the adjective when it precedes a noun in the superlative. If it were, for example, the best *cars*, it would be die besten Autos. Always remember adjective declension for der/die/das ...-ste.- 1✗ Wrong: Sie ist gut als er.
Real Conversations
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La Piazza das beste. Sie haben die leckerste Pizza. (In my opinion, La Piazza is the best. They have the most delicious pizza.)A
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Quick FAQ
What's the main difference between using als and wie in German comparisons?
Wie is used for equality comparisons, meaning as... as (e.g., so groß wie). Als is used for inequality, meaning than (e.g., größer als).
Do all German adjectives take an umlaut in their comparative and superlative forms?
No, only many common adjectives with 'a', 'o', or 'u' in their stem (like alt, groß, jung) take an umlaut. Many others, especially those with other vowels or diphthongs, do not (e.g., interessant -> interessanter).
When should I use am ...-sten versus der/die/das ...-ste
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Use am ...-sten when the superlative acts as an adverb, describing *how* something is done (e.g., am schnellsten laufen – to run the fastest). Use der/die/das ...-ste
when the superlative adjective modifies a noun (e.g., der schnellste Läufer – the fastest runner), remembering to decline it.
Cultural Context
주요 예문 (8)
Dein neuer Post ist genauso lustig wie der von letzter Woche.
당신의 새 게시물은 지난주 게시물만큼이나 웃겨요.
동등 비교: ~만큼 ~한 (so... wie)Die App lädt nicht so schnell wie ich erwartet habe.
앱이 내가 기대했던 것만큼 빨리 로딩되지 않아.
동등 비교: ~만큼 ~한 (so... wie)Mein neues Smartphone ist viel schneller als mein altes.
내 새 스마트폰은 내 오래된 것보다 훨씬 빨라요.
'~보다'를 이용한 비교 (Vergleich mit als)In Berlin ist das Leben teurer als in meiner Heimatstadt.
베를린에서의 삶은 우리 고향보다 더 비싸요.
'~보다'를 이용한 비교 (Vergleich mit als)Mein neues Smartphone ist viel stärker als mein altes.
제 새 스마트폰이 제 옛날 것보다 훨씬 더 강력해요.
독일어 형용사 비교: 움라우트 활용하기 (älter, größer)Die Schlange vor dem Club ist heute länger als sonst.
클럽 앞 줄이 평소보다 오늘 더 길어요.
독일어 형용사 비교: 움라우트 활용하기 (älter, größer)Dieses {das|n} Upgrade ist viel `besser` als die alte {die|f} Version.
이번 업그레이드가 예전 버전보다 훨씬 좋아요.
불규칙 비교급: 더 나은, 더 많은, 더 좋아하는 (gut, viel, gern)Ich schaue `lieber` {die|f} Serien auf Netflix als {der|m} Filme im {das|n} Kino.
저는 영화관에서 영화를 보는 것보다 넷플릭스에서 시리즈를 보는 걸 더 좋아해요.
불규칙 비교급: 더 나은, 더 많은, 더 좋아하는 (gut, viel, gern)팁과 요령 (4)
'als' 함정 조심!
Ich bin so groß wie mein Bruder.
함정: 'wie'를 쓰지 마세요!
Ich bin größer als du.(올바른 표현)
'Mehr' 함정
größer처럼 사용해야 합니다. Ich bin größer als du. (나는 너보다 키가 더 커.)'als'와 'wie'의 함정
핵심 어휘 (7)
Real-World Preview
Choosing a Laptop
Review Summary
- so + Adjective + wie
- Adjective-er + als
- a/o/u -> ä/ö/ü + -er
- Memorization required
- am + Adjective + -(e)sten
- der/die/das + Adjective + -ste(n)
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'wie' because of its similarity to 'as' or because of regional dialects, but 'als' is the only correct standard for comparatives.
German uses the suffix '-er' for almost all adjectives, unlike English which uses 'more' for longer words. Also, 'alt' requires an umlaut.
If used in the accusative or dative, the ending changes (e.g., 'mit dem schnellsten Auto'). Learners often forget the adjective declension on superlatives.
이 챕터의 규칙 (6)
Next Steps
You've just added a massive amount of expressive power to your German. Keep practicing these comparisons in your daily life!
Compare three items on your desk using 'gut', 'besser', and 'am besten'.
Write a short review of the last two movies you saw.
빠른 연습 (10)
'I like coffee the most.'의 올바른 번역을 고르세요.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 최상급: 최고가 되는 법 (am ...-sten)
Usain Bolt rennt ___ (schnell).
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 최상급: 최고가 되는 법 (am ...-sten)
Find and fix the mistake:
Dieser Computer ist am gutsten.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 최상급: 최고가 되는 법 (am ...-sten)
올바른 비교 표현을 고르세요:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: '~보다'를 이용한 비교 (Vergleich mit als)
Mein Opa ist viel ___ als mein Vater.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 독일어 형용사 비교: 움라우트 활용하기 (älter, größer)
Find and fix the mistake:
Ich habe den gutsten Platz im Kino reserviert.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 최고! 독일어 최상급 (der/die/das ...-ste)
Find and fix the mistake:
Mein Bruder ist älter wie ich.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: '~보다'를 이용한 비교 (Vergleich mit als)
올바른 문장을 고르세요:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 최고! 독일어 최상급 (der/die/das ...-ste)
Berlin ist ___ Stadt Deutschlands.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 최고! 독일어 최상급 (der/die/das ...-ste)
Mein Handy ist ___ alt ___ deins.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 동등 비교: ~만큼 ~한 (so... wie)
Score: /10
자주 묻는 질문 (6)
Er ist so fleißig wie ein Bär.(그는 곰만큼 부지런해.)
Der Mann ist so groß wie ein Baum.(그 남자는 나무만큼 키가 커.)
Ich arbeite als Koch.) 또는 '~할 때' (과거의 사건:
Als ich Kind war.)를 의미할 수도 있어요. 하지만 '-er'로 끝나는 비교급 형용사 뒤에 오면 항상 '~보다'라는 의미가 된답니다.
Er ist größer als ich.(그는 나보다 키가 더 커.)
älter가 되는 식이죠.gesünder는 '더 건강한'이라는 뜻이죠.
