glatter
Translation
smoother, smooth
Examples
Dieser Tisch ist glatter als der alte.
This table is smoother than the old one.
Ein glatter Stein lag am Wegesrand.
A smooth stone lay by the wayside.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective-comparative)) als ... ...-er than ... The ice is smoother than the road.
((adjective)) ((noun)) to describe a noun It wasn't a smooth victory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ebener (more even), rutschiger (more slippery); Antonyms: rauer (rougher), unebener (more uneven)
Etymology
Comparative or inflected form of 'glatt'. The '-er' suffix indicates either comparison ('more') or a masculine singular nominative declension.
Memory Tips
The '-er' ending can function like the English comparative '-er' (smoother), or it can be an adjective ending. Context is key.