komparatibo
komparatíbo with stress marks
comparative
Usage Note
Komparatibo is a Spanish loanword (from comparativo) used primarily in grammar and academic contexts to describe the comparative degree of adjectives. Filipino grammar instruction uses this term when teaching degrees of comparison, making it a school vocabulary staple.
Examples
" Komparatibo ang pananaw niya. "
Natural Translation
His perspective is comparative.
Literal Translation
Comparative the perspective his.
" Nais ko ang komparatibo na pananaw. "
Natural Translation
I prefer a comparative perspective.
Literal Translation
Desire I the comparative that perspective.
" Sa klase ng gramatika, itinuro ng guro kung paano bumuo ng komparatibo na anyo ng mga pang-uri tulad ng 'mas mataas'. "
Natural Translation
In grammar class, the teacher taught how to form the comparative degree of adjectives such as 'taller'.
Literal Translation
In-the class of grammar, taught the teacher how to-form of comparative that form of-the adjectives like of 'more tall'.
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