Woordenboek
Engels - Duits
Better
ˈbɛdər
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
600 - 700
600 - 700
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
besser, Verbessern, Übertreffen
Betekenissen van Better in het Duits
besser
Voorbeeld:
I feel better today.
Ich fühle mich heute besser.
She is a better runner than him.
Sie ist eine bessere Läuferin als er.
Gebruik: formal/informalContext: Comparing qualities or conditions
Opmerking: The comparative form of 'good' in English is 'better' and is translated as 'besser' in Deutsch.
Verbessern
Voorbeeld:
He tries to better himself every day.
Er versucht, sich jeden Tag zu verbessern.
Studying will help you better understand the topic.
Das Studium wird dir helfen, das Thema besser zu verstehen.
Gebruik: formalContext: Personal improvement or enhancement
Opmerking: When used as a verb, 'to better' means to improve or enhance something.
Übertreffen
Voorbeeld:
She always strives to better her previous achievements.
Sie strebt immer danach, ihre früheren Leistungen zu übertreffen.
The new technology will better our efficiency.
Die neue Technologie wird unsere Effizienz verbessern.
Gebruik: formalContext: Surpassing or exceeding expectations
Opmerking: 'Better' can also mean to surpass or exceed something, indicating a higher level of achievement or performance.
Synoniemen van Better
superior
Superior means higher in quality, rank, or status. It implies being better in a more significant or noticeable way.
Voorbeeld: Her performance was superior to that of her competitors.
Opmerking: Superior carries a connotation of being of higher quality or rank than something else.
improved
Improved means made better than before, showing progress or enhancement.
Voorbeeld: The new design led to improved efficiency in production.
Opmerking: Improved specifically refers to enhancements or progress made in comparison to a previous state.
enhanced
Enhanced means increased or improved in quality, value, or attractiveness.
Voorbeeld: The enhanced version of the software includes new features and improved performance.
Opmerking: Enhanced suggests an improvement that goes beyond the original state, often through added features or qualities.
Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Better
Better late than never
This phrase means that it is preferable to do something late than to never do it at all.
Voorbeeld: I know I promised to help earlier, but I finally finished the report. Better late than never, right?
Opmerking: The phrase 'better late than never' emphasizes the importance of completing a task or fulfilling a promise, even if it's delayed.
Better safe than sorry
This idiom advises caution and preparation to avoid regrets or problems later.
Voorbeeld: I'll bring an umbrella even though it might not rain. Better safe than sorry.
Opmerking: While 'better' implies improvement, 'better safe than sorry' emphasizes the importance of taking precautions over potentially facing negative consequences.
The sooner the better
This phrase means that it is preferable for something to happen as soon as possible.
Voorbeeld: Let's finish this project now. The sooner the better!
Opmerking: It emphasizes the urgency or timeliness of completing a task or taking action.
You better believe it
This phrase is used to assert the truth of something with confidence.
Voorbeeld: I aced my exam. You better believe it!
Opmerking: It adds emphasis and certainty to a statement, suggesting that there should be no doubt about its truth.
Better the devil you know than the devil you don't
This idiom suggests that it is safer or wiser to deal with a known, albeit unpleasant, situation than to risk an unknown alternative.
Voorbeeld: I'm not happy in my job, but I'm afraid to look for a new one. Better the devil you know than the devil you don't, right?
Opmerking: While 'better' implies improvement, this idiom prioritizes familiarity and predictability over uncertainty.
Better luck next time
This expression is used to encourage someone who has not been successful to hope for success in the future.
Voorbeeld: I didn't win the competition, but better luck next time.
Opmerking: It conveys optimism and support for a future opportunity despite a current setback or disappointment.
Make it better
This phrase is a call to improve or enhance something.
Voorbeeld: Let's revisit the design and make it better before presenting it to the client.
Opmerking: While 'better' denotes an improvement or higher quality, 'make it better' specifically instructs to take action to enhance a situation or outcome.
Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Better
Get the better of
To be overcome or defeated by someone or something. It implies that the other person or thing was stronger or more successful in a situation.
Voorbeeld: I thought I could handle the situation, but it ended up getting the better of me.
Opmerking: It emphasizes being overcome or defeated by something or someone, rather than simply being better or superior.
Better off
To be in a more advantageous position or situation than before. It suggests that a different choice or action would result in a better outcome.
Voorbeeld: You're better off applying for the job sooner rather than later.
Opmerking: It implies being in a more advantageous or improved state compared to a previous situation.
Better half
Refers to one's spouse or partner, typically indicating that they are a more important or better part of oneself. It implies a strong emotional connection and partnership.
Voorbeeld: My wife is my better half; she complements me perfectly.
Opmerking: It denotes the significant other or partner in a relationship, emphasizing the closeness and complementarity between the two individuals.
All the better
Indicates that a situation has improved or become more favorable. It is often used to express satisfaction or contentment with a current circumstance.
Voorbeeld: I finished my work early, so I have the rest of the day off. All the better for enjoying the sunshine.
Opmerking: It conveys an enhanced or improved state, often in response to a positive or advantageous change in a situation.
Better - Voorbeelden
The new version of the software is better than the old one.
Die neue Version der Software ist besser als die alte.
The improved design of the car makes it more advanced.
Das verbesserte Design des Autos macht es fortschrittlicher.
The advantages of studying abroad are numerous and significant.
Die Vorteile des Studiums im Ausland sind zahlreich und bedeutend.
Grammatica van Better
Better - Bijwoord (Adverb) / Bijwoord, vergrotende trap (Adverb, comparative)
Lemma: well
Vervoegingen
Bijvoeglijk naamwoord, vergrotende trap (Adjective, comparative): better
Bijvoeglijk naamwoord, overtreffende trap (Adjective, superlative): best
Bijvoeglijk naamwoord (Adjective): well
Bijwoord, vergrotende trap (Adverb, comparative): better
Bijwoord, overtreffende trap (Adverb, superlative): best
Bijwoord (Adverb): well
Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): wells, well
Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): well
Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): welled
Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): welling
Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): wells
Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): well
Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): well
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
better bevat 2 lettergrepen: bet • ter
Fonetische transcriptie: ˈbe-tər
bet ter , ˈbe tər (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)
Better - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
better: 600 - 700 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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