This is the 142nd most frequent Estonian word.
vähem
Less.
In this sentence, 'vähem' describes a reduced quantity of a countable plural noun (conflicts).
Meil peaks olema vähem konflikte.
We should have fewer conflicts.
The word 'vähem' here is used as an adjective to refer to a smaller amount of a non-countable substance (sugar).
Ma soovin vähem suhkrut.
I want less sugar.
Here, 'vähem' functions as an adverb modifying the verb to describe a lower expenditure of a resource (energy).