lepszego

Lepszego is a form of the Polish adjective lepszy, which is the comparative of dobry meaning better. It is not a standalone lexical item but a declined form used in specific grammatical contexts, primarily when the noun it modifies is in the genitive case or in phrases that require a genitive modifier.

Morphology and function: Lepszego is the genitive singular masculine and neuter form of lepszy. The feminine genitive singular is lepszej. In plural forms, different endings occur for other cases and genders. Lepszego commonly appears in phrases describing possession, comparison, or value where the governed noun is in genitive, such as after negation or in fixed expressions like nie mam lepszego wyjścia (I have no better way out) or brak lepszego rozwiązania (the lack of a better solution).

Usage notes: In sentences with a copular verb or with a direct comparison introduced by od, the adjective may appear in the nominative on the predicate side (e.g., Jest lepszy od niej). In contrast, when the noun being described is in genitive or when the adjective modifies a noun in genitive, lepszego is used. This distinction reflects general Polish adjective declension, where the form changes to agree with case, gender, and number.

See also: lepszy, dobry, Polish grammar.