Vähemaid

Vähemaid is an Estonian word that translates to "fewer" or "less" in English. It is the comparative form of the adjective "vähe," meaning "little" or "few." The word is used to indicate a smaller quantity or amount of something. For example, "Mul on vähemaid raamatuid kui sinul" translates to "I have fewer books than you."

The word "vähemaid" is typically used with countable nouns. When referring to uncountable nouns, the singular comparative form "vähem" is generally used. For instance, "Mul on vähem raha kui sinul" means "I have less money than you." The grammatical gender and number of the noun being modified do not affect the form of "vähemaid."

"Vähemaid" can also function as an adverb, modifying verbs or adjectives to indicate a lesser degree or extent. In such cases, it often conveys a similar meaning to "less" or "not as much." For example, "Ta töötab vähemaid tunde" could mean "He works fewer hours" or "He works less." Understanding the context is key to correctly interpreting the usage of "vähemaid."