ADJECTIVE
niedrig/ˈniːdʁɪç/low; short (height); humble
niedrig is a German adjective that means low, short (height), or humble. It is pronounced /ˈniːdʁɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "niedriger" and "niedrigsten".
Definitions
1.not high in position, value, or amount(height or level)
a.of little height or altitude
Die Decke in diesem Raum ist sehr niedrig.—The ceiling in this room is very low.
b.small in price or intensity
Die Preise sind momentan sehr niedrig.—The prices are very low at the moment.
2.modest or humble in status or character(figurative)
a.having a simple or humble social position
Er stammt aus einfachen, niedrigen Verhältnissen.—He comes from simple, humble circumstances.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | niedrig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | niedriger |
| Superlative | niedrigsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "niedrig" mean in English?
- "niedrig" means low, short (height), or humble. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "niedrig"?
- "niedrig" is pronounced /ˈniːdʁɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "niedrig"?
- The comparative of "niedrig" is "niedriger" and the superlative is "niedrigsten".
- What part of speech is "niedrig"?
- "niedrig" is a adjective in German.
