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Wenig Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Wenig" is mainly used as adjective meaning "little", "few" or "not much". It is also used as adverb and pronoun.
Essential properties of "wenig"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "wenig" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Small in quantity or number"
"Wenig", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Scarce, small in quantity or number."
- Translation(s): little, few, not much, not many
- Synonym(s): gering, spärlich, knapp
- Antonym(s): viel
- Related word(s): ein bisschen, etwas
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat wenig Geld.
- Wir haben nur wenig Zeit.
- Es gibt wenig Hoffnung auf Besserung.
2.) "In small quantity or degree"
"Wenig", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "In small quantity or degree."
- Translation(s): little, few, not much, not many
- Synonym(s): kaum, geringfügig
- Antonym(s): viel
- Related word(s): ein wenig, etwas
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie isst wenig.
- Er hat wenig geschlafen.
- Das hilft nur wenig.
3.) "A small amount of something"
"Wenig", when used with this meaning, acts as pronoun.
- Definition: "A small amount of something."
- Translation(s): little, a little, a small amount
- Synonym(s): nicht viel, eine Kleinigkeit
- Antonym(s): viel
- Related word(s): etwas, ein bisschen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wenig ist besser als nichts.
- Er hat nur wenig gegessen.
- Ich verstehe nur wenig davon.