geringeren
Translation
lesser, smaller, lower
Examples
Er wählte den Weg des geringeren Widerstandes.
He chose the path of lesser resistance.
Wir müssen mit geringeren Einnahmen rechnen.
We have to expect lower revenues.
Ich sehe einen geringeren Bedarf als erwartet.
I see a lower demand than expected.
Grammar Patterns
[Adjective declension] before a noun in various cases (e.g., genitive singular, dative plural, accusative singular) Er wählte den Weg des geringeren Widerstandes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: smaller, lesser; Antonyms: greater, more
Etymology
Declined form of 'geringer', the comparative of 'gering' (low, small). The '-en' ending is used in many different grammatical cases.
Memory Tips
The '-en' ending for adjectives is a 'jack-of-all-trades' in German declension, appearing in the dative plural, accusative masculine singular, and many other cases.