Comparatives 더 & 가장
Than clauses & superlatives.
Goals
더, 보다, 가장.
Steps
- A 보다 B pattern.
- Superlative in group: 이 팀에서 가장…
- Translate five English comparisons.
Common mistakes
- Wrong particle on baseline noun.
Study rhythm: Skim “Comparatives 더 & 가장” for structure, then re-read aloud. Fifteen-minute sessions usually beat one long cram when you are learning Korean from scratch.
Hands-on: Write three new sentences (do not copy the examples) using this pattern. When you learn Korean, forcing fresh sentences shows gaps early.
Listening: Pair this lesson with any short clip whose Korean subtitles reuse the same grammar. Notice endings in interviews versus narrators — the same rule may sound softer or stiffer.
Particles & patience: If vocabulary is easy but sentences feel wrong, slow down on markers. Revisit the core explanation above before adding more flashcards.
Examples & practice: mini conversation
Read across: English meaning → Korean sentence → romanization (Konglish-style pronunciation guide, not official MR).
| Speaker | English | Korean | Romanization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 여행자 | Seoul louder than Busan? | 서울이 부산보다 시끄러워요? | seouri busan-boda sikkeureowoyo? |
| 가이드 | Depends—해운대 야시장은 시끄러워요 too. | haeundae yasijang-do sikkeureowoyo. | haeundae yasijang-do sikkeureowoyo. |
| 여행자 | 이 음식이 제일 맛있어요 on the table. | i eumsig-i jeil masisseoyo. | i eumsig-i jeil masisseoyo. |
| 가이드 | 보다 attaches to baseline comparison. | A가 B보다. | A-ga B-boda. |
| 여행자 | Winter here is colder than home. | 겨울이 고향보다 추워요. | gyeoul-i gohyang-boda chuwoyo. |
| 가이드 | 가장 marks superlative—team MVP metaphor. | 가장 = top of list. | gajang top of list. |