1. Littlest versus Least - in limba engleza
Folosirea corecta a lui "littlest" si "least" in limba engleza
Cuvintul "little" are 2 semnificatii : "mic(a) in marime" sau "cantitate mica de".
Fiecare semnificatie face comparatia diferit:
little ("mic(a) in marime") are urmatoarele forme cand face comparatia:
- comparativ : littler sau more little
- superlativ : littlest
little ("cantitate mica de") are urmatoarele forme cand face comparatia:
- comparativ : less
- superlativ : the least
Exemple
John was the littlest boy in the class. (baiatul e cel mai mic in marime)
What is the least amount of money you have spent on a car? (este vorba de o
cantitate)
John has less money than his sister. (este vorba de o cantitate de
bani)
The littlest bird sings the prettiest song. (este vorba de cea mai mica pasare
ca marime)