Weniger - translation, pronunciation and examples
less
a smaller amount or degree
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When to use weniger
меньше времени
меньше денег
меньше работы
меньше шума
меньше стресса
weniger usage examples
Я пью меньше кофе, чем раньше.
Ich trinke weniger Kaffee als früher.
Similar words
less — a smaller amount or degree
Indicates a smaller amount, degree, or intensity; often used in comparisons.
Means a lower height, level, or value; often linked to physical or numerical “lower”.
Usually means “smaller in size”; can also be used for a smaller quantity in context.
A more literary and somewhat old-fashioned word for “less”; often sounds formal or archaic.
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weniger synonyms
What's the difference between weniger / geringer / niedriger / kleiner / minder / reduziert
less — a smaller amount or degree
Heute ist es weniger kalt.
Сегодня холодно меньше.
Indicates a smaller amount, degree, or intensity; often used in comparisons.
Die Kosten sind geringer als im letzten Jahr.
Расходы меньше, чем в прошлом году.
Means a lower height, level, or value; often linked to physical or numerical “lower”.
Der Wasserstand ist niedriger als gestern.
Уровень воды ниже, чем вчера.
Usually means “smaller in size”; can also be used for a smaller quantity in context.
Ich habe nur eine kleinere Portion bestellt.
Я заказал только меньшую порцию.
A more literary and somewhat old-fashioned word for “less”; often sounds formal or archaic.
Die Ergebnisse waren minder überzeugend.
Результаты были менее убедительными.
Emphasizes that the amount or level has been intentionally reduced; common in practical and business contexts.
Der Preis wurde reduziert.
Цена была снижена.
Means “little” or “a small amount”; often used with nouns or in set phrases.
Ich habe nur wenig Zeit.
У меня только немного времени.
Means “shorter” in length, time, or text; relates to duration or physical length.
Der Film ist heute kürzer als gestern.
Фильм сегодня короче, чем вчера.
Means “weaker” in strength, intensity, or effect; not just less, but less strong.
Das Licht ist heute schwächer.
Сегодня свет слабее.
Means “less often” in frequency; indicates that something happens fewer times.
Im Winter gehe ich seltener spazieren.
Зимой я реже хожу гулять.
Emphasizes that something is limited or nearly insufficient; often linked to scarce supply.
Die Zeit ist heute knapper als sonst.
Сегодня времени меньше, чем обычно.
A comparative phrase meaning the amount, number, or degree is below the stated value.
Wir haben weniger als zehn Minuten.
У нас меньше десяти минут.
Means something used to exist or apply, but does not anymore; it is not just “less,” but “no longer.”
Er arbeitet hier nicht mehr.
Он больше здесь не работает.
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How to pronounce weniger and what this word means
weniger translation: less. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce weniger
/ˈveːnɪɡɐ/
weniger translation
less
weniger examples
Heute ist es weniger kalt.
weniger transcription
/ˈveːnɪɡɐ/
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weniger meaning: what does it mean?
eine kleinere Menge oder ein geringerer Grad
weniger pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
weniger is pronounced as /ˈveːnɪɡɐ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
weniger definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Heute ist es weniger kalt. Translation: Сегодня холодно меньше.
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