German for English speakers Bakery · Lesson 3

Even More

Express 'even more ...' in German — Und dieses ist noch weicher (And this one is even softer) — with the comparative + noch.

Conversation

  1. Magicat Magicat

    Ach, dieses Brot ist super weich.

    Wow, this bread is super soft.

  2. Yaya Yaya

    Dieses ist sogar noch weicher.

    And this is even softer

    Tip: <sogar> = this is used as an intensifier meaning "even". It is often combined with "noch" to add more emphasis.

  3. Magicat Magicat

    Das ist wahr. Unglaublich!

    That's true. Incredible!

  4. Yaya Yaya

    Wollen Sie unser Milchbrot auch probieren?

    Would you like to try our milk buns too?

    Tip: <probieren> = This means "to try" when referring to new food, clothing, etc.

Common questions

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

How do you say 'even more' in German?

Noch + comparative: noch weicher (even softer), noch größer (even bigger). Noch = 'still' or 'even more'.

How do you form comparatives in German?

Add -er to the adjective: weich → weicher, groß → größer (with umlaut). Some are irregular: gut → besser, viel → mehr.

Common German food adjectives?

Weich (soft), knusprig (crispy), lecker (tasty), frisch (fresh), süß (sweet), salzig (salty), warm/kalt (warm/cold).

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