ADVERB

weniger/ˈveːnɪɡɐ/less; fewer

weniger is a German adverb that means less or fewer. It is pronounced /ˈveːnɪɡɐ/.

Definitions

1.in a smaller amount or degree; not as much(amount; comparison)

a.not as much (used with uncountable nouns)

Ich esse heute weniger Zucker.I'm eating less sugar today.

b.fewer; a smaller number (used with countable nouns)

Weniger Leute kamen zur Party als erwartet.Fewer people came to the party than expected.

Frequently asked questions

What does "weniger" mean in English?
"weniger" means less or fewer. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "weniger"?
"weniger" is pronounced /ˈveːnɪɡɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "weniger"?
"weniger" is a adverb in German.

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