schmäler
Schmäler is the comparative form of the German adjective schmal, meaning narrower or slimmer. It is used to compare widths, extents, or figurative narrowness, for example when describing objects, openings, or spaces that are not as wide as another.
Formation and usage notes: Schmäler is formed from schmal with the umlaut and the comparative suffix -er.
Examples of use: Die Öffnung ist schmäler als jene. Dieser Gürtel ist schmäler geworden. Das schmälerste Fenster
Etymology and related forms: Schmäler derives from schmal, with the historical tendency in German to form comparatives
See also: schmal, enger, Vergleich (comparison), German adjectives with umlaut in the comparative.