radšej

This is the 818th most frequent Slovak word.


radšej

"Radšej" means "rather" or "preferably" in English.


Here, 'radšej' indicates a preference or choice being made.

Radšej by som zostal doma, pretože vonku prší.

I would rather stay home because it's raining outside.


Here, 'radšej' is used to exhort a preference for one course of action over another.

Mal by si radšej zavolať než písať e-mail.

You should rather call than write an email.


In this case, 'radšej' again expresses a preference, specifically a decision considering the available alternatives.

Radšej pôjdem pešo, keďže autobus mešká.

I would rather walk since the bus is late.