besser

besser · am besten
Based on: *bat-
Goethe A1 Adjective #27 Adjective
1.

better

(The "more-form" of "gut". Comes from an old Germanic root *baß, that also meant "good" but that was then pushed out.)
Examples
  • Er hat eine bessere Ausbildung erhalten.
  • He received a better education.

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How many meanings does the German word 'besser' have?

besser has 1 distinct meaning: 1. better.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'besser'?

comparative: besser / superlative: am besten

What is 'besser' related to?

The word 'besser' is related to *bat-.

Where can I learn more about 'besser'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.