Comparative Adventures
Chapter in 30 Seconds
Learn to express how things stack up against each other using Russian comparative adjectives.
- Form simple comparative adjectives by adding -ее.
- Identify and use irregular comparatives like лучше (better).
- Construct sentences comparing two people or objects.
What You'll Learn
Comparing people and things using comparative adjectives. Learning superlative forms.
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Russian Comparatives: Faster, Better, Stronger (-ее, лучше)Compare things easily by adding
-ееto adjectives or usingболееfor a safer, multi-word approach.
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: Use the -ее suffix and irregular forms to compare two objects in a natural conversation.
Key Examples (2)
Этот кофе вкуснее, чем в Старбаксе.
This coffee is tastier than at Starbucks.
Russian Comparatives: Faster, Better, Stronger (-ее, лучше)Мой новый телефон быстрее твоего.
My new phone is faster than yours.
Russian Comparatives: Faster, Better, Stronger (-ее, лучше)Tips & Tricks (1)
The 'More Better' Trap
более лучше or более быстрее. If you use the -ее or irregular form, you don't need более!Key Vocabulary (6)
Real-World Preview
At the Market
Review Summary
- Adjective root + ее
Common Mistakes
Russian uses suffixes rather than 'более' (more) for most simple adjectives. Avoid translating 'more' literally.
While 'меня' can work in some contexts, using 'чем' + pronoun makes the comparison explicitly clear for A2 learners.
You must use the comparative form (лучше), not the base adjective (хороший), when using 'чем'.
Rules in This Chapter (1)
Next Steps
You've done an amazing job navigating comparatives! Keep practicing, and you'll be speaking like a native in no time.
Write a list of 5 items in your kitchen and compare their sizes or prices.
Quick Practice (3)
Find and fix the mistake:
Моя машина более старее твоего.
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Pick the correct way to say 'This book is better'.
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Этот поезд ___, чем автобус.
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