Where does “gering” come from?
gering (German) comes from Middle High German geringe, from Old High German giringi, from Proto-Germanic ringwaz — small, light, quick.
gering (German): little, low
Ancestry of “gering”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Middle High German | geringe | — |
| 2 | Old High German | giringi | — |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | ringwaz | small, light, quick |
Words derived from “gering”