No. 376 in Swedish

lägre

The Swedish word "lägre" means "lower" in English.

In a sentence

Jag bor i en lägre byggnad.
I live in a lower building.
Here, 'lägre' is used as a comparative adjective describing the height of the building relative to others.
Temperaturen idag är lägre än igår.
The temperature today is lower than yesterday.
In this sentence, 'lägre' compares today's temperature as being less in degree than yesterday's temperature, showcasing its usage in a comparative scenario involving numeric or measurable entities.
Hans mål i livet är att vinna priser med lägre ekonomisk belöning.
His goal in life is to win awards with a lower economic reward.
'Lägre' here denotes a lesser value of economic reward compared to other potential rewards, emphasizing the intent to focus on aspects other than monetary benefits.

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