No. 2,168 in Dutch
lagere
"Lagere" means "lower" in English.
In a sentence
Ik ga naar een lagere school.
I am going to an elementary school.
Here 'lagere' is used as an adjective describing the noun 'school', meaning 'lower' or 'elementary' in the educational context.
Een lagere temperatuur is beter voor dit experiment.
A lower temperature is better for this experiment.
In this sentence, 'lagere' serves as an adjective modifying 'temperatuur', indicating a smaller or reduced level or degree.
De lagere verdieping is goed voor opslag.
The lower floor is good for storage.
Here, 'lagere' functions as an adjective describing 'verdieping', referring to a position lower in physical elevation.
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