Zumindest Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zumindest" is mainly used as adverb meaning "at least", "at the very least" or "at least (emphasizing positive)". It is also used as particle.

Essential properties of "zumindest"

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Meanings of "zumindest" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "At least"

"Zumindest", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

Definition: "At least; in the least case."
Translation(s): at least, at the very least
Synonym(s): Mindestens, wenigstens, immerhin
Antonym(s): Höchstens
Related word(s): Zumindestens, Minimal

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat zumindest versucht, pünktlich zu sein.He at least tried to be on time.
Wir sollten zumindest einmal pro Woche trainieren.We should train at least once a week.
Sie hat zumindest eine Entschuldigung angeboten.She at least offered an apology.

2.) "At least (positive aspect)"

"Zumindest", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

Definition: "Used to emphasize a positive aspect in a generally negative situation."
Translation(s): at least (emphasizing positive)
Synonym(s): wenigstens, immerhin
Related word(s): jedenfalls, allerdings

📝 Some usage examples:

Zumindest regnet es heute nicht.At least it's not raining today.
Das Essen war nicht gut, aber zumindest war es günstig.The food wasn't good, but at least it was cheap.
Zumindest haben wir es versucht, auch wenn es nicht geklappt hat.At least we tried, even if it didn't work out.

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