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lower in German

lower in German is unterer, herunterlassen — lower means to move something down, or reduce its height, amount, or intensity.

lower in German

unterer
adj
Bottom; more towards the bottom than the middle of an object.
herunterlassen
verb
(transitive) To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down

What does "lower" mean?

  1. verb To move something down, or reduce its height, amount, or intensity.
    "They lowered the flag to half-mast."
  2. verb To bring down in dignity or status; to demean.
    "He refused to lower himself to their level of insults."
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lower in a sentence

  • They lowered the flag to half-mast.
  • The bank lowered its interest rates.
  • He refused to lower himself to their level of insults.
  • I would never lower myself by lying just to get a better job.

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What is "lower" in German?
"lower" in German is unterer, herunterlassen. lower means: To move something down, or reduce its height, amount, or intensity.
How do you use "lower" in a sentence?
Example: "They lowered the flag to half-mast." In German, "lower" is unterer, herunterlassen.
Are there other ways to say "lower" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "lower": unterer, herunterlassen.
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