Easy Comparisons: Vyše and Než
To make simple comparisons meaning 'more than', you often use a comparative adjective (like 'better', 'bigger') followed by the word než (than). The word vyše literally means 'higher' or 'above' and can be used when comparing physical height or level, or sometimes more abstractly. You can also use najvyše instead for the superlatives but it isn't part of the next exercise.
- Using než: Moja kniga jest vyše interesna než tvoja (My book is more interesting than yours). On jest vyše stary než ja (He is older than me).
- Using vyše: Ta gora jest vyše tamtogo holma (That mountain is higher than that hill). On skočil vyše měra (He jumped higher than the mark).