adjective
better
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besser: Comparative form meaning 'better', used as adjective or adverb (e.g., das ist besser; er spricht besser). Comparative irregular from gut; superlative am besten. Gradable. Not a participle. No special preposition or auxiliary. Commonly used to compare abilities, qualities or preferences.
Examples
Das Essen schmeckt heute besser als gestern.
The food tastes better today than yesterday.
Es war besser, dass die Schüler früher gingen, weil die Straße gefährlich wurde.
It was better that the students left earlier because the street became dangerous.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a meter moving from 'good' up to 'better' with an upward arrow
Sounds like English 'better' which helps remember meaning
Notes
Comparative form of 'gut' (good). As a comparative adjective, 'besser' is commonly used predicatively (after verbs like 'sein' or 'schmecken'). When used attributively before a noun it takes normal adjective endings (e.g., 'bessere Idee', 'besserer Wein'). Superlative forms: 'am besten' (predicative) and 'der/die/das beste' (attributive).