Is it better to finish reading the Quran during Ramadan without understanding it, or understanding it without finishing it?

I am trying to finish the Quran during the month of Ramadan, but I am facing a choice. I am a very beginner in Arabic language, what means, if I try to understand what I read (using a dictionary or using English version alongside). However, if I simply read it without struggling to understand, I may finish it. What the best option?