No. 9,478 in German
minder
"Less," "lower," or "inferior" in quality, degree, or amount.
In a sentence
Die Qualität des Materials ist minderwertig.
The quality of the material is inferior.
Here, 'minder' is used as a prefix in 'minderwertig', which means 'inferior' or 'of lesser quality', to describe something with reduced value or quality.
Johann ist nicht minder talentiert als seine Schwester.
Johann is no less talented than his sister.
In this sentence, 'nicht minder' means 'no less', indicating that the level of talent is equal; it emphasizes the comparison in equality.
Das Produkt zeigte eine mindere Nachfrage am Markt.
The product showed a lesser demand in the market.
'Minder' is used here to describe a lower degree of demand in comparison to something else or to a general expectation.
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