ADJECTIVE
geringfügig/ɡəˈʁɪŋˌfyːɡɪç/minor; negligible; slight
geringfügig is a German adjective that means minor, negligible, or slight. It is pronounced /ɡəˈʁɪŋˌfyːɡɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "geringfügiger" and "geringfügigsten".
Definitions
1.so small or insignificant as to be hardly noticeable or relevant(degree/extent)
a.very minor, having little importance or effect
Die Änderungen am Vertrag sind nur geringfügig.—The changes to the contract are only minor.
2.(of employment) involving only very limited working hours and pay, subject to special legal regulations in Germany(employment/legal)
a.having a working time and income below a certain legal threshold
Sie hat eine geringfügige Beschäftigung in einer Bäckerei.—She has a minor (marginal) job in a bakery.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | geringfügig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | geringfügiger |
| Superlative | geringfügigsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "geringfügig" mean in English?
- "geringfügig" means minor, negligible, or slight. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "geringfügig"?
- "geringfügig" is pronounced /ɡəˈʁɪŋˌfyːɡɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "geringfügig"?
- The comparative of "geringfügig" is "geringfügiger" and the superlative is "geringfügigsten".
- What part of speech is "geringfügig"?
- "geringfügig" is a adjective in German.
