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besser

English translation of besser

better

The German word 'besser' is the comparative form of 'gut' (good) and is used to express that something is superior in quality or degree. It is often used in sentences such as 'Er kann es besser machen' (He can do it better) or 'Das ist besser als das andere' (This is better than the other one).


Example sentences using: besser

Ich fühle mich besser

English translation of Ich fühle mich besser

I feel better

This phrase is used when someone is feeling better after a period of illness or discomfort. Instead of using 'besser' as a suffix, it is utilized as an adjective to describe a state of wellness.

Das Wetter wird besser

English translation of Das Wetter wird besser

The weather is getting better

This sentence describes a change in the weather from a worse condition to a better one. The word 'besser' is used here as a comparative adjective to describe perceived improvements in weather conditions.

Er spielt besser Gitarre als ich

English translation of Er spielt besser Gitarre als ich

He plays guitar better than I do

In this phrase, the comparative adjective 'besser' is used to describe a superior skill level or performance compared to another. Here, it is used to state that someone's guitar-playing ability is better than someone else's.

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