No. 449 in Afrikaans
bester
"To surpass" or "to exceed."
In a sentence
Hy is die bester speler in die span.
He is the best player in the team.
The word 'bester' is used here as an adjective meaning 'best', denoting superiority among a group.
Ek sal try om my beste te doen en bester te word.
I will try to do my best and become better.
This sentence uses 'bester' to imply improvement or becoming better, showcasing a comparative context.
Die ruimtereisiger het 'n bester siening van die aarde vanaf die ruimte.
The astronaut has a better view of Earth from space.
In this context, 'bester' is used to describe a comparative attribute, the better view in relation to other views.
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