minor

• Bezeichnet etwas, das kleiner, weniger wichtig oder weniger schwerwiegend ist als anderes; auch im Sinne von untergeordnet oder nebensächlich.

Describes something that is smaller, less important, or less serious in comparison to others.

1. Less importantB1formal

   Not very important or serious; small in degree or significance.

   Geringfügig

   • It was only a minor problem, easily fixed.
   • She suffered a minor injury during the game.
   • The changes were minor and didn't affect the outcome.

   Synonymeincidentalinsignificantlessernegligiblesecondaryslightsmallsubordinatetrivialunimportant

   Antonymecriticalcrucialessentialimportantkeymajorsignificantvital

2. Younger or underageB1formal

   Relating to a person who is legally under the age of adulthood.

   Minderjährig

   • The club does not admit minor children without an adult.
   • He is still a minor and cannot sign the contract.
   • The law protects minor employees from exploitation.

   Synonymejuvenileunderageyouthful

   Antonymeadultof age

3. Music: minor keyB2formalart

   Relating to a musical scale or key that typically sounds sad or serious.

   Moll

   • The piece is written in a minor key.
   • She prefers playing minor chords on the piano.
   • The song shifts from major to minor for a dramatic effect.

   Antonymemajor

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die noch nicht volljährig ist, meist unter 18 Jahren. Im akademischen Kontext kann es auch ein Nebenfach oder ein minderjähriges Mitglied einer Gruppe bezeichnen.

A noun referring to a person who is under the legal age of adulthood, typically under 18 years old.

1. Underage personB1formal

   A person who is legally under the age of adulthood, typically under 18 years old.

   Minderjähriger

   • The bar does not serve alcohol to minors.
   • A minor cannot sign a legal contract without a guardian.
   • The law protects minors from exploitation.

   Synonymechildjuvenileyoungsteryouth

   Antonymeadultmajor

2. Secondary subjectB2formalamerican

   A student's secondary area of study at a college or university, less intensive than a major.

   Nebenfach

   • She chose biology as her minor.
   • He is pursuing a minor in music alongside his engineering degree.
   • The university requires at least 18 credits for a minor.

   Synonymeconcentrationspecialization

   Antonymemajor