Usages of decât
Acest restaurant este mai liniștit decât cel de lângă pod.
This restaurant is quieter than the one next to the bridge.
Desertul este mai scump decât supa, dar și mai bun.
The dessert is more expensive than the soup, but also better.
Vacanța de vară este mai scumpă decât cea de iarnă.
The summer vacation is more expensive than the winter one.
Medicul spune că sănătatea este mai importantă decât munca.
The doctor says that health is more important than work.
Autobuzul este mai ieftin decât metroul.
The bus is cheaper than the subway.
Umbrela ta albastră este mai ușoară decât a mea.
Your blue umbrella is lighter than mine.
Cursul de matematică este mai dificil decât alte cursuri.
The math class is more difficult than other classes.
Acest exemplu este mai ușor decât exercițiul din ziar.
This example is easier than the exercise from the newspaper.
Această intersecție este mai periculoasă decât podul vechi.
This intersection is more dangerous than the old bridge.
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