minder
Translation
less, inferior, smaller, minor
Examples
Das ist ein Produkt minderer Qualität.
This is a product of inferior quality.
Er ist nicht minder intelligent als sein Bruder.
He is no less intelligent than his brother.
Grammar Patterns
of inferior quality ((sth.)) to be of inferior quality This is a product of inferior quality.
no less ... than ((...)) to be no less ... than He is no less intelligent than his brother.
Similar Words
Synonyms: weniger (less), geringer (lower); Antonyms: mehr (more), besser (better)
Etymology
From Old High German 'minniro' (smaller). Related to English 'minor' and 'minus'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'minder' as being 'minor' or 'minus' something, indicating less quantity or inferior quality.