Turkish grammar: karşılaştırma ekleri

What this grammar point covers

In Turkish, 'karşılaştırma ekleri' are suffixes used to compare two things. They help you say if something is bigger, smaller, better, etc., than something else.

When to use it

Use these forms when you want to compare people, objects, or situations in Turkish. For example, to say that one thing is more or less than another, or to express the highest degree (the most, the least).

Key forms

• -daha + adjective (daha büyük)
• -en + adjective (en hızlı)
• adjective + -dan/-den/-tan/-ten (uzun-dan, küçük-ten)

Examples

Tips

• Remember to use 'daha' before the adjective when making comparisons.
• Use the correct suffix (-dan, -den, -tan, -ten) after the noun you are comparing with.
• Do not use 'daha' with 'en'; 'en' is used for the superlative (the most).

Exceptions and edge cases

• Some adjectives have irregular comparative forms, but most use 'daha'.