No. 171 in Croatian

bolje

"Bolje" means "better" in English.

In a sentence

Bolje da pođemo ranije.
It is better for us to leave earlier.
Here, 'bolje' is used as an adverb suggesting a preferable decision.
Osjećaš se bolje nego jučer?
Do you feel better than yesterday?
In this context, 'bolje' serves as a comparative adverb, indicating an improvement in state.
Što je bolje, ostati ili otići?
What is better, to stay or to leave?
Here, 'bolje' is used to indicate a comparison to determine the preferable choice.

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