méi

Etymology 1
From, from , adverbial form of. Cognate with 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬,.

The use for the formation of the comparative is probably not in itself due to French influence, regarding that the Germanic superlative has remained entirely functional. It is, however, possible that the development was reinforced by.

Usage notes

 * Apart from itself, the only comparatives remaining in general use are  and . The form  is used alongside.
 * Some other adjectives also retain comparative forms. However, these are rarely, if ever, used in actual comparative function, but rather to express a vague degree:


 * Some comparatives are also used in other lexicalised senses: