No. 444 in Greek
λιγότερο
"Less" or "fewer."
In a sentence
Θέλω να τρώω λιγότερο ψωμί για να είμαι πιο υγιής.
I want to eat less bread to be healthier.
'Λιγότερο' is used here as an adverb to modify the verb 'to eat', indicating a reduction in quantity.
Αν εργάζεσαι λιγότερο, έχεις περισσότερο χρόνο για την οικογένεια.
If you work less, you have more time for family.
'Λιγότερο' is again an adverb here, modifying the verb 'to work', to express a lesser degree or frequency.
Η Μαρία πίνει λιγότερο καφέ τώρα που ξεκίνησε τη δίαιτα.
Maria drinks less coffee now that she has started the diet.
'Λιγότερο' in this case is an adverb describing the extent of Maria's drinking coffee.
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