Also means
low
Usage Note
gering describes a small amount or low degree, as in eine geringe Menge ('a small quantity'). The phrase nicht im Geringsten means 'not in the slightest'. It is more formal than klein and refers to quantity rather than physical size.
Examples
"Die Chancen sind gering."
Natural Translation
The chances are slim.
Literal Translation
The chances are slight.
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