smaller

ˈsmɔːlər
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Translation of smaller into German

Adjective

1.

size

having less size than something else
kleiner geringer weniger groß
  • This shirt is smaller than the other one.Dieses Hemd ist kleiner als das andere.
2.

comparison

having less importance or intensity than something else
kleiner geringer unbedeutender
  • The smaller issue was resolved quickly.Das kleinere Problem wurde schnell gelöst.
3.

amount

having less amount or degree than something else
  • The smaller portion was enough for me.Die kleinere Portion war genug für mich.
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Expressions with smaller: examples in English and translations in German

im kleineren Maßstab
in kleinerem Umfang
The team tested the new process on a smaller scale first.
They started with a smaller-scale project to test the idea.

Synonyms and analogies of smaller in English

Examples of smaller in a sentence

  • He chose the smaller suitcase for the trip.
  • The smaller detail was overlooked.
  • Her role was considered smaller compared to others.
  • She chose the smaller slice of cake.
  • The smaller budget required careful planning.
small
smɔːl
Adjective
1.

measurement

limited in size or amount, not large
  • The small box fit in my pocket.Die kleine Schachtel passte in meine Tasche.
2.

age

young or not mature
  • The small puppy played in the yard.Der kleine Welpe spielte im Garten.
3.

sound

quiet or faint in sound
  • She spoke in a small voice.Sie sprach mit leiser Stimme.
Noun
1.

measurement

size category for items like clothes
Klein
  • She wears a small in shirts.Sie trägt in Hemden immer Klein.
2.

clothes

item labeled size S
  • I bought a small at the store.Im Laden kaufte ich ein T-Shirt in kleiner Größe.
Adverb

softly

in a gentle, quiet way
  • She spoke small to avoid waking the baby.Sie sprach leise, um das Baby nicht zu wecken.

Expressions with small: examples in English and translations in German

Kleingeld
He paid the bus fare with small change.
kleines Wunder
Completing the project on time was a small miracle.
Kleingedruckte
Kleindruck
Always read the small print before signing a contract.
Smalltalk
Plauderei
We made small talk while waiting for the bus.
kleingedruckt
The warning is in small print on the label.
schrittweise
allmählich
She completed the project in small stages.

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

kleinadj./adv.

Given their budget, they should win hands down over smaller companies.

Angesichts ihres Budgets sollten sie gegenüber kleineren Firmen mühelos gewinnen.

kleinereadj.

The river branches out into several smaller streams at the valley.

Der Fluss teilt sich im Tal in mehrere kleinere Bäche auf.

kleineadj.

Analysts warned that the ongoing fare war is unsustainable for smaller regional airlines.

Analysten warnten, dass der anhaltende Preiskrieg für kleine Regionalfluglinien nicht tragbar ist.

geringeradj.

After the expenses were subtracted, the profit looked much smaller than expected.

Nachdem die Ausgaben abgezogen waren, sah der Gewinn viel geringer aus als erwartet.

geringereadj.

The monthly meeting had a smaller turnout due to the holiday season.

Das monatliche Treffen hatte aufgrund der Ferienzeit eine geringere Beteiligung.

verkleinertadj./adv.

The side pockets were made a little bit smaller and shifted downward.

Die seitlichen Taschen wurden etwas verkleinert und nach unten versetzt.

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smaller: Examples and translations in context

Despite the haul being smaller this time, the quality was top-notch.

Obwohl der Fang diesmal kleiner ausfiel, war die Qualität erstklassig.

This innovative technology could give wings to smaller companies in the market.

Diese innovative Technologie könnte kleineren Firmen auf dem Markt Flügel verleihen.

Classes at summer school are smaller than during the regular school year.

Die Klassen in der Sommerschule sind kleiner als während des regulären Schuljahrs.

The company was leveraged to the hilt after acquiring several smaller competitors.

Das Unternehmen war nach dem Erwerb mehrerer kleinerer Konkurrenten hoch verschuldet.

Their monopoly lets them have smaller competitors by the balls for years.

Ihr Monopol lässt sie die kleineren Konkurrenten jahrelang bei den Eiern haben.

The elder plants in the garden provide shade and shelter for smaller ones.

Die älteren Pflanzen im Garten bieten den kleineren Schatten und Schutz.

Heavy trucks have a greater stopping distance compared to smaller cars.

Schwere Lastwagen haben einen größeren Bremsweg im Vergleich zu kleineren Autos.

The elephant can outbalance the smaller animals with its massive weight.

Der Elefant kann mit seinem massiven Gewicht die kleineren Tiere aufwiegen.

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