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"Better" in Polish: lepszy
lepszy
Better in Polish is lepszy. Use lepszy for a masculine singular noun, lepsza for feminine and lepsze for neuter. Lepszy is the irregular comparative of dobry; niż introduces the comparison, as in lepszy niż wcześniej.
Masculine subject
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How to pronounce lepszy
Say it
lepshih
/lɛpʂɨ/
In lepszy, sz is a hard sh-like sound; y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in lepszy normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Better" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lepszy | better Masculine nominative singular. | Masculine nominative singular. |
| lepsza | better Feminine nominative singular. | Feminine nominative singular. |
| lepsze | better Neuter nominative singular. | Neuter nominative singular. |
How to use lepszy in real life
- 1Masculine subject
Ten hotel jest lepszy.
This hotel is better.
Lepszy agrees with the masculine subject in this sentence.
- 2Feminine subject
Ta droga jest lepsza.
This route is better.
Use lepsza with this feminine subject.
- 3Neuter subject
To rozwiązanie jest lepsze.
This solution is better.
The ending in lepsze agrees with this neuter subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with lepszy
Incorrect: Ta droga jest lepszy.
Correct: Ta droga jest lepsza.
The feminine subject needs lepsza, rather than masculine lepszy.
Incorrect: To rozwiązanie jest lepszy.
Correct: To rozwiązanie jest lepsze.
The neuter subject needs lepsze, rather than masculine lepszy.
Good to know
Lepszy is the irregular comparative of dobry; niż introduces the comparison, as in lepszy niż wcześniej.
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Describe better in context
Partner
Jak to opiszesz?
How would you describe it?
You
Ten hotel jest lepszy.
This hotel is better.
Partner
A drugi przykład?
And another example?
You
Ta droga jest lepsza.
This route is better.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Better" in Polish
When do I use lepszy?
Lepszy is the irregular comparative of dobry; niż introduces the comparison, as in lepszy niż wcześniej.
What is the feminine form of lepszy?
Use lepsza. For example: Ta droga jest lepsza. — This route is better.
What is the neuter form of lepszy?
Use lepsze. For example: To rozwiązanie jest lepsze. — This solution is better.
Can I use lepszy unchanged with every noun?
No. lepszy, lepsza and lepsze show nominative singular agreement. Other cases of lepszy may require further changes.
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