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How to Say ‘Hang on, this is better.’ in German

Moment, so ist es besser.

mo-MENT zo ist es BES-ser

[mo-MENT zo ist es BES-ser]

💬 Usage Tip: When a sentence starts with so, the verb ist jumps ahead of es. Compare the plain order es ist besser.

Phrase Breakdown

Moment,

mo-MENT

Just a moment,

This is a short way to say 'wait a moment'. Stress the second syllable: mo-MENT.

Example

Moment, ich komme gleich.

One moment, I'm coming right away.

Words in this phrase

Moment

[mo-MENT]

just a moment

Used alone to ask someone to wait briefly.

Example

Moment, ich komme gleich.

Just a moment, I'm coming.

so ist es besser.

zo ist es BES-ser

this way it's better.

'so' means 'like this'. 'ist es' means 'it is', with the verb second. 'besser' means 'better'.

Example

So ist es viel besser.

It's much better this way.

Words in this phrase

[zo]

Used to refer to something just mentioned; like that.

Example

Ich fühle mich so müde.

I feel so tired.

ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

[es]

A neutral pronoun used to refer to a thing previously mentioned.

Example

Es ist ein schöner Tag.

It is a beautiful day.

besser

[BES-ser]

better

Comparative form of 'gut' (good); used to say something is improving.

Example

Das Wetter ist heute besser.

The weather is better today.

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