No. 115 in Danish
mindre
"Less" or "smaller."
In a sentence
Jeg har mindre tid i dag end normalt.
I have less time today than usual.
Here, 'mindre' is used as a comparative adjective indicating a smaller amount of something, specifically time.
Projektet blev gennemført med mindre ressourcer end forventet.
The project was completed with fewer resources than expected.
In this context, 'mindre' is used as a comparative adjective to describe a smaller quantity, focusing on resources.
Hun ønsker et job med mindre ansvar.
She wants a job with less responsibility.
In this usage, 'mindre' functions as a comparative adjective representing a reduced level of responsibility.
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