Besser Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Besser" is mainly used as adjective meaning "better", "superior" or "more appropriately". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "besser"

Its most important properties are:

Meanings of "besser" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Superior in quality or ability"

"Besser", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Dieses Buch ist besser als das andere.This book is better than the other one.
  2. Er ist ein besserer Spieler als sein Bruder.He is a better player than his brother.
  3. Das Wetter ist heute besser als gestern.The weather is better today than yesterday.

2.) "More appropriately or efficiently"

"Besser", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich fühle mich heute besser.I feel better today.
  2. Du solltest besser aufpassen.You should pay better attention.
  3. Er kann das besser als ich.He can do that better than I can.

3.) "Comparative of 'good', indicating higher quality or favorability"

"Besser", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Dieses Buch ist besser als das andere.This book is better than the other one.
  2. Ich fühle mich heute besser als gestern.I feel better today than yesterday.
  3. Das Wetter ist besser als letzte Woche.The weather is better than last week.

4.) "Describes an action performed more effectively or appropriately"

"Besser", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er kann besser schwimmen als ich.He can swim better than I can.
  2. Du solltest besser zuhören.You should listen better.
  3. Sie arbeitet besser unter Druck.She works better under pressure.
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