gering
Translation
low, small, slight, minor
Examples
Das Risiko ist gering.
The risk is low.
Er hat nur ein geringes Einkommen.
He only has a low income.
Das ist von geringer Bedeutung.
That is of minor importance.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is gering sth. is low/small The risk is low.
ein geringer ((noun)) a small/low (noun) He only has a low income.
Similar Words
Synonyms: klein (small), niedrig (low), wenig (little); Antonyms: groß (big), hoch (high), viel (much)
Etymology
From Middle High German `geringe` ('light, quick, simple'). The sense evolved to 'of little weight/value'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'ring' that is so small and light it's of 'gering' (low) value. Or it sounds a bit like 'ge-wring', as in wringing out the last few drops.