weniger
less · fewer
Es beschreibt eine kleinere Menge oder Zahl im Vergleich zu etwas anderem.
The German word "weniger" is an adverb or a comparative adjective that means "less". It is used to describe a reduced amount or degree of something when making comparisons. The root word, "wenig", means "little" or "few". "Weniger" signifies a reduction or smaller quantity compared to another object, quantity, or state.
Similar words in German that convey the concept of having a smaller amount or lesser degree include "geringer" (lesser), "kleiner" (smaller), and "mindere" (inferior, lesser in quality).
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Examples
Bitte sprich weniger laut.adverb
Please speak less loudly.
Heute arbeiten wir weniger als gestern.adverb
Today we work less than yesterday.
Wir essen weniger Zucker.adverb
We eat less sugar.
Sie isst weniger Zucker.adverb
She eats less sugar.
Er hat weniger Geld bei sich.adjective
He has less money on him.
Du solltest weniger Süßigkeiten essen.adverb
You should eat fewer sweets.
Du solltest weniger Zucker verwenden.adverb
You should use less sugar.
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