geringes
Translation
a small, a low, a slight
Examples
Es besteht nur ein geringes Risiko.
There is only a low risk.
Er hat nur geringes Interesse gezeigt.
He showed only little interest.
Grammar Patterns
Attributive adjective for a neuter noun (strong declension) There is only a low risk.
Similar Words
Synonyms: small, low, slight; Antonyms: large, high
Etymology
Inflected form of 'gering' (small, low). The '-es' ending marks it as neuter nominative or accusative in the strong declension.
Memory Tips
Like 'geringeres', the '-es' ending points to a neuter noun (das Risiko, das Interesse). This is the base form, not the comparative.