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Wenigstens Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Wenigstens" is mainly used as adverb meaning "at least", "at the very least" or "just". It is also used as particle and conjunction.
Essential properties of "wenigstens"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Conjunction
adverbial
Meanings of "wenigstens" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "At least, at a minimum"
"Wenigstens", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "At least, at a minimum, at the very least."
- Translation(s): at least, at the very least
- Synonym(s): mindestens, zumindest, immerhin
- Related word(s): wenigst, minimal
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat wenigstens versucht, pünktlich zu sein.
- Ich möchte wenigstens eine Stunde schlafen.
- Sie hat wenigstens angerufen, um sich zu entschuldigen.
2.) "Expressing a minimal wish or expectation"
"Wenigstens", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used to express a minimal wish or expectation."
- Translation(s): at least, just
- Synonym(s): zumindest, wenigst
- Related word(s): immerhin, jedenfalls
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wenn du schon nicht helfen willst, sei wenigstens nicht im Weg.
- Könntest du wenigstens zuhören?
- Sag mir wenigstens, was passiert ist.
3.) "Introducing a less desirable but acceptable alternative"
"Wenigstens", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.
- Definition: "Used to introduce a less desirable but acceptable alternative."
- Translation(s): at least, still
- Synonym(s): zumindest, immerhin
- Related word(s): aber, jedoch
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich kann nicht mitkommen, wenigstens kann ich dir Geld leihen.
- Er ist nicht der Beste, wenigstens ist er zuverlässig.
- Sie spricht kein Deutsch, wenigstens versteht sie ein bisschen.