Comparatives with более and чем
Russian can compare degree directly with более and чем in many practical descriptive sentences.
Examples
RussianTranslation
Этот текст более понятный, чем тот.
This text is more understandable than that one.
Сейчас мне легче, чем вчера.
Now it is easier for me than yesterday.
Этот путь длиннее, чем другой.
This route is longer than the other one.
Pattern
более + adjective + чем
How it works
Russian can compare degree directly with более and чем in many practical descriptive sentences. This pattern typically appears as более + adjective + чем and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- Russian also has shorter comparative forms in many cases.
- More transparent comparison patterns are a good entry point.
Why it matters
Make Russian feel more like real discourse instead of isolated phrases.
Use in context
Comparison is useful for reviews, your own reflection, and recommendation language.