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
Of two (or, rarely, more than two) things: the smaller in size (littler), in value, in importance etc.
weniger
Of two (or, rarely, more than two) things: the smaller in size (littler), in value, in importance etc.
geringere
Of two (or, rarely, more than two) things: the smaller in size (littler), in value, in importance etc.
What does "lesser" mean?
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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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