naj-

See also: naj

Polish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /naj/

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Prefix

naj-

1. Used to form the superlative of adjectives and adverbs, taking the form of comparative as the basis; similar to most and -est

   (adjectives, masculine) najciekawszy, najgorszy, najmądrzejszy

   (adverbs) najciekawiej, najgorzej, najmądrzej

Usage notes

In some cases the only correct way of forming the superlative is through najbardziej.

Further reading

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Serbo-Croatian

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /nǎj/
• IPA^(key): /nǎːj/

Prefix

nàj- or náj-

1. most, -est; used to form the superlative of adjectives and adverbs, by attaching it to the comparative form.

   Ivan je brz, Petar je brži, ali Josip je najbrži! ― Ivan is fast, Petar is faster but John is the fastest!

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Slovak

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈnaj/

Prefix

naj-

1. Used to form the superlative of adjectives and adverbs, taking the form of comparative as the basis; similar to most and -est

Derived terms

Slovak terms prefixed with naj-

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Slovene

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /nàj/, /náːj/

Prefix

nȁj- or nȃj-

1. most, -est; used to form the superlative of adjectives and adverbs, by attaching it to the comparative form.

   Ivan je hitri, Ana je hitrejša, ampak Janez je najhitrejši! ― Ivan is fast, Ana is faster but Janez is the fastest!

Derived terms

Category Slovene adjective superlative forms not found

Category Slovene adverb superlative forms not found