méi
Luxembourgish edit
Etymology 1 edit
From Old High German mē, from Proto-Germanic *maiz, adverbial form of *maizô. Cognate with German mehr, Dutch meer, West Frisian mear, English more.
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 French.
Pronunciation edit
Adverb edit
méi
- comparative degree of vill
- Ech hu méi geschafft ewéi du.
- I’ve worked more than you.
- Used to form the comparative forms of most adjectives.
- Hien ass méi staark ewéi ech.
- He is stronger than me.
Usage notes edit
- Apart from méi itself, the only comparatives remaining in general use are manner (“less”) and besser (“better”). The form gréisser (“greater, bigger”) is used alongside méi grouss.
- 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:
Adjective edit
méi
- comparative degree of vill
- Ech hu méi Frënn ewéi du.
- I have more friends than you.
Etymology 2 edit
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Pronunciation edit
Verb edit
méi
Mandarin edit
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