No. 91 in Icelandic
betur
"Better."
In a sentence
Ég skil þetta núna betur.
I understand this better now.
Here, 'betur' is used to indicate an improvement in understanding or clarity compared to before.
Geturðu útlistað það betur?
Can you elaborate on that better?
In this context, 'betur' is used to suggest a more detailed or improved explanation.
Hún syngur betur en hann.
She sings better than he does.
'Betur' in this comparison highlights that her singing ability is superior relative to his.
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