gering

small; slight; low; meager

English translations

  1. 01

    low

  2. 02

    small

  3. 03

    slight

  4. 04

    minor

Word details

German meaning
Etwas von kleiner Bedeutung, Menge oder Wert.
English meaning
minor
Synonym
klein, unbedeutend
German example
Die Auswirkungen der Änderungen sind gering.
English example
The impact of the changes is minor.
Comparative
geringerSuperlative: am geringsten

Example sentences with “gering”

  1. Die Chancen sind sehr gering. (The chances are very slim/low.)

Frequently asked questions

How is 'gering' used in formal contexts?

It is commonly used to describe amounts, probability, or value (e.g., 'geringe Kosten').