No. 172 in Slovak
menej
"Less"
In a sentence
Je tam menej ľudí ako zvyčajne.
There are fewer people than usual.
Here, 'menej' is used to indicate a smaller quantity or number in a comparative context.
Mali by ste byť menej kritickí.
You should be less critical.
In this context, 'menej' is used to reduce the intensity or extent of an adjective.
Strávili sme menej času na domácich úlohách.
We spent less time on homework.
Here, 'menej' refers to a smaller amount of time spent, used with an uncountable noun.
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