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better in German

better in German is besser, verbessern — better means of higher quality, more suitable, or more desirable than something else being compared.

better in German

besser
adj
Healed or recovered from an injury or illness.
besser
adv
comparative of the adverb well
verbessern
verb
(transitive) To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of.

What does "better" mean?

  1. adj Of higher quality, more suitable, or more desirable than something else being compared.
    "This laptop has a better battery life than my old one."
  2. verb To make something improve, or to improve on a previous result.
    "He bettered his personal best by two seconds."
  3. noun Someone or something regarded as superior to another.
    "She proved herself the better of the two candidates."

better in a sentence

  • This laptop has a better battery life than my old one.
  • She felt much better after a good night's sleep.
  • He bettered his personal best by two seconds.
  • The company is always looking to better its customer service.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "better" in German?

"better" in German is besser, verbessern. better means: Of higher quality, more suitable, or more desirable than something else being compared.

How do you use "better" in a sentence?

Example: "This laptop has a better battery life than my old one." In German, "better" is besser, verbessern.

Are there other ways to say "better" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "better": besser, verbessern.

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