German Conversation · Level 132
28 words
German word
geringfügig
Pronunciation
IPA/gəˈʁɪŋˌfyːgɪç/
Meaning
- adjectiveminor
Example
Das ist eine geringfügige Änderung.
That is a minor change.
More examples
In wissenschaftlichen Studien sind geringfügige Unterschiede oft statistisch nicht relevant.
In scientific studies, minor differences are often not statistically relevant.
Core concept
A very small amount barely shifts the balance of the complete result.
Common phrases
ein geringfügiger Unterschied
a minor difference
bei geringfügigen Problemen
in the case of minor problems
Similar words
gering: Small in size, amount, or degree.
unwesentlich: Of little significance or influence.
unbedeutend: Of little worth or importance.
vernachlässigbar: Small enough in effect to be safely disregarded.
Definition in German
Geringfügig bezeichnet eine sehr geringe Menge oder einen sehr kleinen Unterschied, der das Ganze kaum verändert.
Word origin
Geringfügig developed from the German element gering, 'small', combined with -fügig, which is related to the verb fügen, 'to fit or join'.
Usage tips
- Geringfügig commonly modifies abstract nouns such as Unterschied, Änderung, Kosten, and Abweichung in formal written German.
Other meanings
- slightadjective
- insignificantadjective
Opposites
- beträchtlichconsiderableadjective
- substanziellsubstantialadjective
Related words
- Geringfügigkeitinsignificancenoun