geringe
Translation
low, small, slight, minor
Examples
Die geringe Nachfrage war ein Problem.
The low demand was a problem.
Er hat nur geringe Sprachkenntnisse.
He has only slight language skills.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + noun This is only a minor problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: klein, niedrig, unbedeutend; Antonyms: groß, hoch, bedeutend
Etymology
From Old High German 'giringi' meaning 'light, not heavy'. Related to the idea of something being easy to 'ring' or move around.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'ge-RING' as a small ring, representing something of little value or size.