geriau
Geriau is a Lithuanian word that functions as a comparative adverb meaning "better." It is the comparative form associated with the adverb gerai and the adjective geras, used to express improvement, greater quality, or a more favorable manner of doing something. In sentences, geriau typically modifies a verb or describes a change in action or state. Examples include: "Ji kalba lietuviškai geriau nei anksčiau" (She speaks Lithuanian better than before), "Jis dirba geriau" (He works better), and "Geriau daryti dabar" (Better to do it now). A common comparative construction is "geriau nei" meaning "better than," as in "geriau nei nieko" (better than nothing).
Grammatical notes: Geriau is invariable with respect to gender and number, functioning as an adverb. It does
Etymology: The word is linked to the root ger- found in Lithuanian words for good, such as
Usage and register: Geriau is common in both spoken and written Lithuanian and appears in everyday speech,