No. 818 in Slovak
radšej
"Radšej" means "rather" or "preferably" in English.
In a sentence
Radšej by som zostal doma, pretože vonku prší.
I would rather stay home because it's raining outside.
Here, 'radšej' indicates a preference or choice being made.
Radšej pôjdem pešo, keďže autobus mešká.
I would rather walk since the bus is late.
In this case, 'radšej' again expresses a preference, specifically a decision considering the available alternatives.
Mal by si radšej zavolať než písať e-mail.
You should rather call than write an email.
Here, 'radšej' is used to exhort a preference for one course of action over another.
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