"The new light bulb is not good."

Translation: Becul cel nou nu este bun.

[gorlock]

Why is the cel needed?

[Renardo_11]

Is it possible to say “becul nou nu-i bun?”

[MikeWheelmaker]

Yes, it is. But that is more advanced than we could implement in the course. :-)

[Jacques6569]

Why is "cel nou bec" wrong ? I feel that's how we were taught this form, "cea mai curată cămașă". Or would it just be right if it was "cel mai nou bec"?

[186.Eb4to1LJgnhF]

"cel nou bec" is wrong order

"becul cel nou" = "becul nou" = the new bulb. "cel" used only to enhance

"cel mai nou bec" = the newest bulb

[Jacques6569]

I know "cel mai nou bec" means "the newest bulb", I was just asking why both forms are used in different orders.
But thanks, I understand that it is because "cel" is optional there, and used to enhance only.