slight in German
slight in German is dumm, dünn, einfach — slight means small in degree or amount; minor.
slight in German
dumm
Gentle or weak, not aggressive or powerful.
dünn
Gentle or weak, not aggressive or powerful.
einfach
Gentle or weak, not aggressive or powerful.
einfach gestrickt
Gentle or weak, not aggressive or powerful.
gebrechlich
Gentle or weak, not aggressive or powerful.
minderbemittelt
Gentle or weak, not aggressive or powerful.
gering
Minor; small in amount
klein
Minor; small in amount
dumm
Minor; small in amount
einfach
Minor; small in amount
einfach gestrickt
Minor; small in amount
geringfügig
Minor; small in amount
eben
(regional) Even, smooth or level.
glatt
(regional) Even, smooth or level.
gleichmäßig
(regional) Even, smooth or level.
billig
(regional, obsolete) Bad, of poor quality.
einfach
(regional, obsolete) Bad, of poor quality.
minderwertig
(regional, obsolete) Bad, of poor quality.
schlecht
(regional, obsolete) Bad, of poor quality.
Beleidigung
The act of ignoring or snubbing; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
Geringschätzung
The act of ignoring or snubbing; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
Herabschätzung
The act of ignoring or snubbing; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
Kränkung
The act of ignoring or snubbing; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
abmindern
(transitive) To give lesser weight or importance to.
herabmindern
(transitive) To give lesser weight or importance to.
herabsetzen
(transitive) To give lesser weight or importance to.
nicht betonen
(transitive) To give lesser weight or importance to.
schmälern
(transitive) To give lesser weight or importance to.
verharmlosen
(transitive) To give lesser weight or importance to.
abschätzig behandeln
(transitive) To treat (someone or something) with disdain or neglect, usually out of prejudice, hatred, or jealousy; to ignore disrespectfully; to skimp on one's duties toward.
beleidigen
(transitive) To treat (someone or something) with disdain or neglect, usually out of prejudice, hatred, or jealousy; to ignore disrespectfully; to skimp on one's duties toward.
geringschätzig behandeln
(transitive) To treat (someone or something) with disdain or neglect, usually out of prejudice, hatred, or jealousy; to ignore disrespectfully; to skimp on one's duties toward.
kränken
(transitive) To treat (someone or something) with disdain or neglect, usually out of prejudice, hatred, or jealousy; to ignore disrespectfully; to skimp on one's duties toward.
missachten
(transitive) To treat (someone or something) with disdain or neglect, usually out of prejudice, hatred, or jealousy; to ignore disrespectfully; to skimp on one's duties toward.
verachten
(transitive) To treat (someone or something) with disdain or neglect, usually out of prejudice, hatred, or jealousy; to ignore disrespectfully; to skimp on one's duties toward.
What does "slight" mean?
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adj Small in degree or amount; minor.
"I felt a slight pain in my knee after the long walk."
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adj Slender or delicate in build.
"The dancer had a slight frame, but she could lift her partner easily."
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verb To treat someone with disrespect or neglect, often by ignoring them.
"He did not mean to slight her, but he forgot to say thank you."
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noun An act or remark that shows disrespect or disregard for someone.
"She took the missed invitation as a slight and said nothing."
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slight in a sentence
- I felt a slight pain in my knee after the long walk.
- There was only a slight chance of rain that afternoon.
- The dancer had a slight frame, but she could lift her partner easily.
- A slight child of about six sat quietly in the corner.
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What is "slight" in German?
"slight" in German is dumm, dünn, einfach. slight means: Small in degree or amount; minor.
How do you use "slight" in a sentence?
Example: "I felt a slight pain in my knee after the long walk." In German, "slight" is dumm, dünn, einfach.
Are there other ways to say "slight" in German?
Yes — German has 31 translations listed for "slight": dumm, dünn, einfach, einfach gestrickt, gebrechlich, minderbemittelt.
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