lesser

geringer

Word details

German meaning
Etwas, das die Schwere oder Intensität von etwas reduziert.
English meaning
mitigating
Synonym
abschwächend
German example
Mildernde Umstände führten zu einer geringeren Strafe.
English example
Mitigating circumstances led to a lesser sentence.

Example sentences with “lesser”

  1. The lesser evil. (Das geringere Übel.)

Frequently asked questions

When do you use 'geringer'?

Use it when comparing magnitude or importance.