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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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