No. 743 in Ukrainian
менш
"Менш" means "less" in English.
In a sentence
Цей будинок менш високий, ніж той.
This building is less tall than that one.
In this comparative construction, 'менш' is used to indicate a lower degree of the adjective 'високий' (tall).
Він витрачає менш часу на це завдання.
He spends less time on this task.
Here, 'менш' modifies the noun 'часу' (time), indicating a smaller amount or degree.
Щоб досягти мети, потрібно думати менш про сумніви і більше про рішення.
To achieve the goal, one needs to think less about doubts and more about solutions.
In this sentence, 'менш' refers to a reduced focus on the subject 'сумніви' (doubts).
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