Korean phrase
~이 더 적어. ~ i teo cheo geo
Meaning
There are fewer ___
When to use it
It says that one group has fewer items than another. It compares amounts in a simple, casual way.
Example dialogue
연필은 세 자루고 지우개는 여덟 개야. yeon pi reun se cha ru go chi u gae neun yeo deol kae ya
There are three pencils and eight erasers.
연필이 더 적어. yeon pi ri teo cheo geo
There are fewer pencils.