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geringer
"Geringer" means "smaller," "lower," or "lesser" in English, often referring to quantity, degree, or importance.
In a sentence
Das Risiko eines Unfalls ist geringer als erwartet.
The risk of an accident is lower than expected.
Used in a comparative sense to mean 'lower' or 'less'.
Er zeigt geringeres Interesse an der Veranstaltung.
He shows less interest in the event.
Used to describe a smaller degree of interest.
Die geringere Qualität des Produkts fiel sofort auf.
The lower quality of the product was immediately noticeable.
Used as an adjective to describe a lesser quality in comparative terms.
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