No. 2,559 in German
weniger
"Less" or "fewer."
In a sentence
Ich habe weniger Bücher als du.
I have fewer books than you.
Here, 'weniger' is used to compare quantities, indicating a smaller amount of books.
Wir sollten weniger Zucker konsumieren.
We should consume less sugar.
In this sentence, 'weniger' suggests a reduction in consumption, implying a smaller intake.
Der Film war weniger spannend, als ich erwartet hatte.
The movie was less exciting than I had expected.
In this phrase, 'weniger' is applied to an adjective (spannend), producing a comparative meaning indicating a lesser degree.
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