No. 298 in Finnish
parempi
"Parempi" means "better" in English.
In a sentence
Tämä ruokalaji on parempi kuin edellinen.
This dish is better than the previous one.
Here, 'parempi' is used as a comparative adjective, indicating that the subject is of better quality in comparison to another.
On parempi odottaa hetki ennen päätöstä.
It is better to wait a moment before deciding.
'Parempi' expresses an abstract sense of a preferred option or course of action, functioning as a recommendation or suggestion.
Hän oli aina hyvä, mutta nyt hän on parempi.
He was always good, but now he is better.
'Parempi' again serves as a comparative adjective, showing an improvement in quality or skill over time.
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