lower

ˈloʊər
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Translation of lower into German,

Adjective

1.

position

being below one or more other things
untere niedrigere tiefer
  • The lower shelf holds the heavy books.Das untere Regal hält die schweren Bücher.
2.

quantity

reduced in amount or value
  • The lower price attracted more customers.Der niedrigere Preis zog mehr Kunden an.
3.

hierarchy

of lesser rank or importance
  • He held a lower position in the company..Er hatte eine niedrigere Position im Unternehmen
4.

pair

referring to the bottom one of a pair
  • She wore the lower half of the costume.Sie trug die untere Hälfte des Kostüms.

Verb

tr.
1.

movement

move something downwards slowly
  • He lowered the flag at sunset.Er ließ die Fahne bei Sonnenuntergang herunter.
2.

reduction

reduce the amount or degree of something
  • They lowered the price of the tickets.Sie senkten den Preis der Tickets.

Noun

position

the bottom part of something
  • The lower of the shelf is used for heavier items..Der untere Teil des Regals wird für schwerere Gegenstände verwendet
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Expressions with lower: examples in English and translations in German

herablassen
degradieren
He refused to lower himself by arguing with the rude customer.
untere Ränge
untere Ebenen
He worked in the lower reaches of the company.
senken
herabsetzen
The school decided to lower the bar for admissions.
seine Ambitionen herunterschrauben
weniger ehrgeizig sein
She decided to lower her sights and apply for a less competitive job.
hart bestrafen
streng tadeln
The coach will lower the boom on players who skip practice.
die Wachsamkeit senken
weniger wachsam werden
He lowered his guard and got surprised by the sudden attack.

Synonyms and analogies of lower in English

Examples of lower in a sentence

  • She stored the blankets on the lower bunk.
  • The lower taxes boosted the economy.
  • She preferred the lower shelf for easy access.
  • She was promoted from a lower rank.
  • The lower levels of the organization need more support.
  • The lower drawer contains all the documents.
low
loʊ
Adjective
1.

height

having a small distance from base to top
  • The low fence was easy to jump over.Der niedrige Zaun war leicht zu überspringen.
2.

quantity

below average in amount or extent
  • The tank is low on fuel..Der Tank hat wenig Treibstoff
3.

position

ranked near the bottom
  • He held a low rank in the company..Er hatte einen niedrigen Rang im Unternehmen
Adverb
1.

measurement

at or to a small height or level
  • The plane flew low over the city..Das Flugzeug flog niedrig über die Stadt
2.

sound

with a quiet or soft sound
  • She spoke low to avoid being overheard..Sie sprach leise, um nicht belauscht zu werden
Noun
1.

emotional state

period of sadness and little energy
  • He's been in a low since he lost his job..Er ist in einem Tief, seit er seinen Job verloren hat
2.

setback

period of poor success or bad luck for a person or group
  • The team hit a low after three consecutive losses..Das Team erreichte einen Tiefpunkt nach drei aufeinanderfolgenden Niederlagen
Verb
1.

lowering

tr.
lower something in position
tr.
  • He lowed the flag at sunset.Er ließ die Flagge bei Sonnenuntergang herunter.
2.

cattle sound

intr.
make a sound like a cow's moo
intr.
  • The cows lowed in the field.Die Kühe muhten auf der Weide.

Expressions with low: examples in English and translations in German

knapp werden
zur Neige gehen
We are starting to run low on fuel.
tief sinken
absinken
The boat began to sink low in the water.
Rekordtief
Allzeittief
The stock market hit an all-time low last week.
unten
in niedriger Position
He crouched down low to avoid being seen.
niedergeschlagen
bedrückt
She was in low spirits after the bad news.
langsam und vorsichtig
He approached the project low and slow for best results.

Translations of "lower" in Context ordered by category and frequency

untereradj.

He prefers the lower levels of the theater for better viewing.

Er bevorzugt die unteren Ebenen des Theaters für eine bessere Sicht.

niedrigeradj./adv.

Her hourly rate for consulting is significantly lower than her competitors.

Ihr Beratungshonorar pro Stunde ist deutlich niedriger als das ihrer Konkurrenten.

niedrigereadj.

The bonus should make up for the lower base salary this year.

Der Bonus sollte das niedrigere Grundgehalt in diesem Jahr ausgleichen.

geringereadj.

The researcher confirmed that passivated cells exhibited a lower failure rate.

Der Forscher bestätigte, dass passivierte Zellen eine geringere Ausfallrate aufwiesen.

untenadj./adv.

As the newest intern, I'm definitely lower on the totem pole here.

Als neuester Praktikant stehe ich hier ganz unten in der Hierarchie.

tieferadj./adv.

I pulled the hat down lower to block out the glaring sunlight.

Ich zog den Hut tiefer herunter, um das grelle Sonnenlicht abzuhalten.

senkenv.

Charitable donations can lower your taxable income significantly with proper documentation.

Spenden können bei ordentlicher Dokumentation dein zu versteuerndes Einkommen erheblich senken.

reduzierenv.

Reducing taxable income can significantly lower the amount you owe in taxes.

Die Senkung des zu versteuernden Einkommens kann die fällige Steuer erheblich reduzieren.

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lower: Examples and translations in context

I reached out to grab the lower handle of the door.

Ich streckte mich aus, um den unteren Türgriff zu greifen.

She could see the lower branches of the tree sway gently.

Sie konnte die unteren Äste des Baumes sanft schwanken sehen.

In winter, the lower levels of the mountain are covered in snow.

Im Winter sind die unteren Ebenen des Berges mit Schnee bedeckt.

We need to lime the lower fields, as they are too acidic.

Wir müssen die unteren Felder kalken, da sie zu sauer sind.

The temperature fluctuates widely in the lower atmosphere during seasonal changes.

Die Temperatur schwankt in der unteren Atmosphäre während der Jahreszeiten stark.

I found my keys in the lower pocket of my jacket.

Ich fand meine Schlüssel in der unteren Tasche meiner Jacke.

After hiking, he complained of a pulled lower back.

Nach der Wanderung klagte er über Schmerzen im unteren Rücken.

Activists are working to address issues faced by the lower social stratum.

Aktivisten arbeiten daran, Probleme der unteren sozialen Schicht anzugehen.

See also:

Lower Saxonysignificantly lowerLower Austrialower back
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