Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

weniger

Translation (Übersetzung) less, fewer
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈveːnɪɡɐ]
A1
Adjectives/Adverbs
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adverb quantity adjective A1 comparative
Weniger is the comparative form of 'wenig' (little/few). It can function as an adjective, adverb, or pronoun. As an adjective, it declines like other adjectives. It's commonly used to compare quantities or express reduction.

weniger - German Adjectives/Adverbs - weniger Meaning - weniger Translation - weniger Adjectives/Adverbs Examples

weniger is a German Adjectives/Adverbs

Learn weniger meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. weniger is classified as an Adjectives/Adverbs in German grammar.

weniger — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for weniger — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Ich habe weniger Bücher als du.
    Ich habe weniger Bücher als du.
    This is actually correct - 'weniger' is used correctly with countable nouns (Bücher). Some learners mistakenly think 'weniger' only works with uncountable nouns.
  • Er hat weniger Geld wie ich.
    Er hat weniger Geld als ich.
    The correct comparative conjunction is 'als' (than), not 'wie' (like/as).
  • Weniger Leute sind gekommen.
    Weniger Leute sind gekommen.
    This is correct - despite some prescriptive rules suggesting 'weniger' should only be used with mass nouns, in modern German it's commonly used with countable nouns too.

weniger Word Family - weniger Related Words - weniger Family Members

weniger Word Family (Wortfamilie)

weniger word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn weniger family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore weniger related words and expand your German vocabulary.

base form (Grundform)
wenig
Meaning: little, few
Example: Ich habe wenig Geld.
Adjective
superlative (Superlativ)
am wenigsten
Meaning: the least
Example: Das ist am wenigsten wichtig.
Adjective
related noun (verwandtes Substantiv)
Wenigkeit
Meaning: smallness, insignificance
Example: Das ist eine reine Wenigkeit.
Noun

weniger Usage - weniger Collocations - weniger Idioms - weniger Synonyms - weniger Antonyms

weniger Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use weniger in context. Discover weniger collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master weniger usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

weniger Collocations (Kollokationen)

weniger collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn weniger word combinations and how to use weniger with other words naturally.

weniger als
less than
High frequency
immer weniger
increasingly less
High frequency
weniger wichtig
less important
High frequency
weniger Geld
less money
High frequency
weniger Zeit
less time
High frequency
weniger Menschen
fewer people
High frequency
weniger Probleme
fewer problems
Medium frequency
weniger häufig
less frequently
Medium frequency

weniger Idioms (Redewendungen)

weniger idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing weniger with meanings and explanations. Master weniger expressions used in everyday German.

Weniger ist mehr
Less is more
A saying that simplicity and minimalism often lead to better results
Immer weniger werden
To become fewer and fewer
Describing a continuous decrease in number or quantity
Nicht weniger als
No less than
Used to emphasize a surprisingly large amount or number
Weniger schlecht
Less bad
A way to say something is better than expected, though still not good

weniger Synonyms (Synonyme)

weniger synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for weniger and expand your German vocabulary. Learn weniger similar words and their usage.

geringer
Meaning: smaller, lesser
High similarity
minder
Meaning: lesser, inferior
Medium similarity
reduziert
Meaning: reduced
Medium similarity
kleiner
Meaning: smaller
Low similarity

weniger Antonyms (Antonyme)

weniger antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to weniger. Discover weniger opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

mehr
Meaning: more
größer
Meaning: bigger, greater
häufiger
Meaning: more frequent
stärker
Meaning: stronger

weniger Semantically Related Words - weniger Contextually Related Words - weniger Thematically Related Words

weniger Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

weniger semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to weniger. Explore weniger related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn weniger contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

mehr viel kaum gering minder reduzieren

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