der Geringere
Translation
the lesser one, the inferior one
Examples
Der Geringere muss dem Stärkeren weichen.
The lesser one must yield to the stronger one.
Grammar Patterns
to be considered the lesser one als der Geringere gelten He was considered the lesser of the two.
Similar Words
der Unterlegene (the underdog); Antonyms: der Bessere (the better one), der Stärkere (the stronger one)
Etymology
A nominalized adjective from the comparative form 'geringer' of the adjective 'gering' (low, small).
Memory Tips
Remember it's the comparative of 'gering' (small), so it means 'the smaller/lesser one' (masculine).