German for English speakers Zoo · Lesson 0

Superlative!

Superlatives in German — das schnellste Tier der Welt (the fastest animal in the world) — with the superlative ending -ste.

Conversation

  1. PX296 PX296

    Kennst du das schnellste Tier auf der ganzen Welt?

    Do you know what the fastest animal in the world is?

  2. Cassian Cassian

    Das ist einfach. Der Leopard.

    This is easy! The cheetah

  3. PX296 PX296

    Klasse! Das ist korrekt.

    Great job. Correct!

    Tip: <Klasse> = This can mean "correct, but also have the meaning of "Awesome", "Terrific", etc.

  4. Cassian Cassian

    Aber es gibt auch Vögel, die schneller sind.

    But there is a bird that can fly faster than it.

    Tip: <die> = This is a relative pronoun, somewhat related to the article "die". It means "who" or "that".

Common questions

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

How do you form superlatives in German?

Add -ste/-st to adjective + adjective endings. Das schnellste Tier (the fastest animal). Adjective agrees with noun like normal.

Common irregular superlatives?

Gut → besser → am besten (best). Viel → mehr → am meisten (most). Hoch → höher → am höchsten (highest).

What is der Gepard?

'The cheetah' — the fastest land animal, reaching speeds over 100 km/h. The lesson mentions der Leopard (leopard) as well.

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