less in Russian

less in Russian is ез-, ес-, ме́нее — less means smaller in amount, degree, or quantity; not as much.

less in Russian

ез-

suffix

Pronounced: yez-

Lacking (something); without (something). Added usually to a noun to form an adjective signifying a lack of that noun.

ес-

suffix

Pronounced: yes-

Lacking (something); without (something). Added usually to a noun to form an adjective signifying a lack of that noun.

ме́нее

adv

Pronounced: meneye

To a smaller extent or degree.

ме́ньше

adv

Pronounced: menshe

To a smaller extent or degree.

ме́ньший

det

Pronounced: menshiy

ме́ньше

det

Pronounced: menshe

A smaller amount of; not as much. [from 12th c.]

менее

det

Pronounced: meneye

A smaller amount of; not as much. [from 12th c.]

за вы́четом

prep

Pronounced: za vychetom

Minus; not including

ми́нус

prep

Pronounced: minus

Minus; not including

What does "less" mean?

adj Smaller in amount, degree, or quantity; not as much.
"She earns less money than her brother."
prep Minus; with a certain amount taken away.
"The final price is the list price less any discounts."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

less in a sentence

She earns less money than her brother.
I'd like less sugar in my coffee, please.
The final price is the list price less any discounts.

Similar words in Russian

fewer lesser lower

Common Russian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "less" in Russian?

"less" in Russian is ез-, ес-, ме́нее. less means: Smaller in amount, degree, or quantity; not as much.

How do you pronounce ез-?

"less" in Russian is ез-, pronounced "yez-".

How do you use "less" in a sentence?

Example: "She earns less money than her brother." In Russian, "less" is ез-, ес-, ме́нее.

Are there other ways to say "less" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 8 translations listed for "less": ез-, ес-, ме́нее, ме́ньше, ме́ньший, менее.

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