Learn how to correctly form the comparative and superlative of common German adverbs like schnell (fast), oft (often), viel (much), and gern (gladly). Master their unique variations: schneller, öfter, mehr, lieber, and their superlatives am schnellsten, am häufigsten, am meisten, and am liebsten.
| Adverb (Adverb) | Komparativ (comparative) | Superlativ (superlative) |
|---|---|---|
| schnell (quickly) | schneller (faster) | am schnellsten (the fastest) |
| oft (often) | öfter (more often) | am häufigsten (most often) |
| viel (much) | mehr (more) | am meisten (most) |
| gern (gladly) | lieber (preferably) | am liebsten (most gladly) |
Exercise 1: Steigerung von Adverbien: schnell, schneller am schnellsten
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
oft, am häufigsten, am liebsten, schneller, öfter, lieber, viel, schnell
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the grammatically correct comparative form of the adverb in each group. Pay special attention to common mistakes when comparing irregular adverbs such as gern, oft, and viel.