schöner
Translation
more beautiful, nicer, prettier
Examples
Dieses Bild ist schöner als das andere.
This picture is more beautiful than the other one.
Er sucht eine schönere Wohnung.
He is looking for a nicer apartment.
Das Wetter ist heute schöner als gestern.
The weather is nicer today than yesterday.
Grammar Patterns
((than ...)) more beautiful than ... This picture is more beautiful than the other one.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hübscher (prettier), attraktiver (more attractive); Antonyms: hässlicher (uglier)
Etymology
The comparative form of the adjective 'schön' (beautiful), formed with the suffix '-er'.
Memory Tips
The '-er' ending in German often means 'more', just like in English (e.g., nicer, bigger, faster).