Superlatives (part 2)

Part 2

In grammar, the superlative is the form of an adverb or adjective that expresses a degree of the adverb or adjective being used that is greater than any other possible degree of the given descriptor.

The absolute superlative is expressed by byen, twòp or tout before the adjective.

Ex 1. Wi monchè, bal maské-a té byen bèl!
     Yes my dear, the masked ball was very beautiful!

Ex 2. Pa di'y zafè'w, nonm-sala ka palé twòp.
         Don't tell him your business, he talks too much.

 Ex 3. Bato-yo tou piti, mwen pa ké achté'y.
          Their boat is too small, I will not buy it.

Sometimes a doubling of the adjective adds force to the superlative.

Ex 1. Yè oswè mwen bité anlè yon bèl bèl fanm.

          Last night I came upon an exceedingly beautiful woman.

Ex 2. Viktò vlé bati yon gwo gwo kay.

         Victor wants to build a huge house.

Ex. 3 Pinèz sé bèt ki piti piti.

        Bedbugs are very small insects.