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geringfügig

B2

marginally / slightly

English meaning
marginally / slightly

geringfügig in a sentence

Der Unterschied zwischen den beiden Preisen ist geringfügig.

The difference between the two prices is marginal.

Comparative and superlative

geringfügig geringfügiger am geringfügigsten

Word family

geringfügig is built from gering (small, slight). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Words that go with geringfügig

Questions about geringfügig

What is the comparative of geringfügig?

geringfügig → geringfügiger → am geringfügigsten.

What does geringfügig mean in English?

geringfügig means "marginally / slightly". For example: "Der Unterschied zwischen den beiden Preisen ist geringfügig." — "The difference between the two prices is marginal."

What level is geringfügig in German?

geringfügig is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate.

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