No. 5,444 in Dutch
liever
"Rather" or "prefer."
In a sentence
Ik drink liever thee dan koffie.
I prefer to drink tea over coffee.
Here, "liever" is used to express preference when comparing two options.
Als het regent, blijf ik liever thuis.
If it rains, I would rather stay home.
In this sentence, "liever" indicates a choice or preference for one action over another under specific circumstances.
Hij doet het werk liever zelf dan het uit te besteden.
He prefers to do the work himself rather than outsourcing it.
Here, "liever" demonstrates the person's preferred course of action regarding how the work should be completed.
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