gering
small · low
Etwas hat nur eine kleine Menge oder einen niedrigen Wert.
The German word "gering" is an adjective that means "low," "small," or "insignificant." It describes something of a lesser amount, degree, or importance.
Similar words in German include:
- "klein" (small)
- "wenig" (few, little)
- "marginal" (marginal)
- "unbedeutend" (insignificant)
Differences:
- "gering" often emphasizes low quantity or degree, whereas "klein" refers more to physical size.
- "wenig" relates to quantity, usually concerning countable or uncountable amounts.
- "unbedeutend" focuses more on importance rather than size or quantity.
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Examples
Der Unterschied zwischen den beiden Preisen ist gering.adjective
The difference between the two prices is small.
Die Kosten sind gering.adjective
The costs are low.
Das Risiko ist gering.adjective
The risk is low.
Seine Beteiligung ist gering.adjective
His participation is low.
Für sie war die Wahrscheinlichkeit gering.adjective
For her, the probability was low.
Mit so wenig Vorbereitung bleiben die Chancen auf Erfolg gering.adjective
With so little preparation, the chances of success remain low.
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