Meaning
little, low
Concepts
small quantity
Synonyms
pupsig
fast nichts
infinitesimal
kaum etwas
sehr klein
sehr wenig
unendlich klein
mickerig
grenzlastig
jammervoll
Frequency
Dialects
Basel-Landschaft
gringelig
Basel-Landschaft
nytelig
Basel-Landschaft
nytig
Basel-Landschaft
windig
Data provided by: Deutsch-Schweizerdeutsches Wörterbuch
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɡəˈʁɪŋ/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle High German geringe, from Old High German giringi, ringi (“low, plain, simple, light, easy”), from Proto-Germanic *ringwaz (“small, light, quick”), of uncertain origin. Cognate with Yiddish גרינג (gring, “light, easy”).
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