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lesser in German

lesser in German is kleiner, weniger, geringere — lesser means smaller, less important, or of lower rank, especially when comparing two things.

lesser in German

kleiner
adj
Of two (or, rarely, more than two) things: the smaller in size (littler), in value, in importance etc.
weniger
adj
Of two (or, rarely, more than two) things: the smaller in size (littler), in value, in importance etc.
geringere
adj
Of two (or, rarely, more than two) things: the smaller in size (littler), in value, in importance etc.

What does "lesser" mean?

  1. adj Smaller, less important, or of lower rank, especially when comparing two things.
    "He was found guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter."
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lesser in a sentence

  • He was found guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter.
  • It was, at least, the lesser of two evils.

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What is "lesser" in German?

"lesser" in German is kleiner, weniger, geringere. lesser means: Smaller, less important, or of lower rank, especially when comparing two things.

How do you use "lesser" in a sentence?

Example: "He was found guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter." In German, "lesser" is kleiner, weniger, geringere.

Are there other ways to say "lesser" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "lesser": kleiner, weniger, geringere.

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