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How to Say ‘It better’ in German

Es besser

ess BESS-er

[ess BESS-er]

💬 Usage Tip: [besser] means "better," but with [verstehen] English often says "understand better" rather than "understand it better." The same adverb works elsewhere too: [Jetzt sehe ich es besser.]

Phrase Breakdown

Es

[ess]

it

A pronoun meaning 'it.' Here it refers to something already mentioned, like an explanation or process.

Example

Jetzt verstehe ich Es besser.

Now I understand it better.

besser

[BESS-er]

better

Comparative form meaning 'better.' It shows improved understanding or quality.

Example

Jetzt ist es besser erklärt: besser.

Now it is explained better: better.

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