nieder

low; down (often used in compounds)

English translations

  1. 01

    lower

  2. 02

    low

  3. 03

    humble

Word details

German meaning
Tief, niedrig oder am Boden.
English meaning
low
Synonym
runter, tief
German example
Die Sonne steht schon tief am Himmel.
English example
The sun is already low in the sky.
Comparative
niedererSuperlative: am niedersten

Example sentences with “nieder”

  1. Er legte sich nieder. (He lay down.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'nieder' used as a standalone adjective?

It is rare as a standalone adjective in modern German. It is mostly used as a prefix ('niederlegen', 'niedergeschlagen').