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nieder
German → American English
American English
low
low; down; used especially in fixed expressions or literary language
Die Sonne ging nieder.Use 'nieder' mainly in fixed or literary expressions like 'niederwerfen' or 'niedergehen'; in everyday German, 'tief' or 'niedrig' is often more natural.
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Frequently asked questions
What does German "nieder" mean in English?
"Nieder" means "low" in English, often in a literary, fixed, or formal sense.
Is "nieder" the same as "niedrig"?
Not exactly. "Nieder" is more often found in set phrases or older/literary usage, while "niedrig" is the common everyday word for "low."
How do you use "nieder" in a sentence?
It usually appears in compounds or fixed expressions, for example: "niederwerfen" = "to strike down" or "to throw down."