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. (14) 'tara' (ara) and 'tama' (ama) suffixes or "iyasa'
and 'ittha' suffixes: When two things are compared 'ara' or ‘iyasa' suffix is added to the comparative signifying Adjective. There occurs Ablative Case in that from whom comparative degree of significance is shown; e.g., Mantī narindatto/narindão etc. paduaro/padīyaso atthi. The minister is wiser than the king. When one is shown superior to many ‘ama' or‘ittha’ . is added to the superlative signifying Adjective.
There occurs Genitive or Locative Case in that from whom superlative degree of significance is shown; e.g., Chattāņam/Chattesu Rāmo paļuamo/padītýho atthi. Rāma is the wisest among students. Note: ‘ara' or 'ama' suffixes can be added in all Adjectives, but ‘iyasa' or 'ițțha' suffixes should be added on the basis of usage. (i) tikkha tikkhaara tikkhaama (sharp)
(sharper) (sharpest) piya piyaara
piyaama (dear)
(dearer) (dearest) ahia ahiaara ahiaama (much) (more)
(most) garīyasa gariţtha (longer) (longest)
guru
(long)
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Prākṣta-Grammar
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