niedrig
low
Etwas hat eine kleine Höhe oder einen kleinen Wert.
The German word "niedrig" is an adjective that means "low" or "short." It is used to describe something that is at a low level or height, whether in physical terms (like a low wall) or figurative ones (such as low prices or low temperatures).
Similar words in German include "tief" (deep), which generally refers to a low depth, and "klein" (small), which can refer to size or stature.
The key difference between "niedrig" and these similar words is that "niedrig" specifically connotes a sense of being low in a vertical sense or economically (like low prices), whereas "tief" pertains more to depth and "klein" focuses on smallness or diminutive size.
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Examples
Die Temperaturen sind heute sehr niedrig.adjective
The temperatures are very low today.
Sein Einkommen ist ziemlich niedrig.adjective
His income is quite low.
Die Preise sind heute besonders niedrig.adjective
The prices are particularly low today.
Sein Fieber ist niedrig geblieben.adjective
His fever has remained low.
Das Gebäude hat eine niedrige Deckenhöhe.adjective
The building has a low ceiling height.
Die Preise bleiben dieses Jahr niedrig.adjective
The prices remain low this year.
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