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Comparatives & Superlatives

mas, pinaka-, kasing-

mas ... (kaysa) = 'more ... than'

Comparative.

📊 Comparison
Form Meaning Example
mas ... kaysa more ... than mas mataas kaysa
pinaka- superlative (most) pinakamataas
kasing- as ... as kasingtaas
magkasing- equally magkasingtaas
💬 Examples
Mas mataas siya kaysa sa akin.
He/She is taller than me.
📝 mas + adjective + kaysa
Mas mura ito.
This is cheaper.
📝 mas = more
pinaka- = superlative ('the most')

Prefix on the adjective.

💬 Examples
pinakamaganda
the most beautiful
📝 pinaka- + maganda
ang pinakamabait
the kindest
📝 pinaka- superlative
kasing- = 'as ... as'

Equality.

💬 Examples
Kasingtaas niya ako.
I am as tall as him/her.
📝 kasing- + taas (height)
Kasingganda mo siya.
She is as beautiful as you.
📝 kasing- equality