No. 14,722 in German
niedrigere
"Lower" or "reduced."
In a sentence
Die niedrigere Temperatur wird das Wachstum der Pflanzen verlangsamen.
The lower temperature will slow down the growth of the plants.
In this sentence, 'niedrigere' is used as an attributive adjective, modifying the noun 'Temperatur', and indicates a comparative state, meaning 'lower' related to something else.
Kannst du das Radio ein wenig niedriger einstellen?
Can you set the radio slightly lower?
Here, 'niedriger' (derived from 'niedrigere') is used in its comparative form to describe the loudness level of the radio, requesting it to be set to a lower volume.
Die Kommode hier ist niedriger als der Schreibtisch.
The cabinet here is lower than the desk.
In this example, 'niedriger' as a comparative adjective modifies 'Kommode', comparing it to another object (the desk) to express it has a lower height.
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