No. 328 in Slovak
väčšina
"Väčšina" in English means "majority."
In a sentence
Väčšina ľudí v tomto meste má rada parky.
Most people in this city like parks.
Here, 'väčšina' is used to denote the majority of people within a specific group or context, which in this case is people in the city.
Väčšina domácich zvierat potrebuje pravidelnú starostlivosť.
Most pets need regular care.
In this sentence, 'väčšina' refers to the majority subset of pets, highlighting that regular care applies to most of them.
Väčšina z nás sa rada schádza pri pohári čaju.
Most of us enjoy gathering over a cup of tea.
Here, 'väčšina' signifies the majority of a group of people, specifically 'us,' highlighting the shared preference among them.
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