liever

liever

"Rather" or "prefer."

Here, "liever" is used to express preference when comparing two options.

Ik drink liever thee dan koffie.

I prefer to drink tea over coffee.

In this sentence, "liever" indicates a choice or preference for one action over another under specific circumstances.

Als het regent, blijf ik liever thuis.

If it rains, I would rather stay home.

Here, "liever" demonstrates the person's preferred course of action regarding how the work should be completed.

Hij doet het werk liever zelf dan het uit te besteden.

He prefers to do the work himself rather than outsourcing it.