wenigstens

German

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈveːnɪçstn̩s]

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Adverb

wenigstens

1. at least

   Synonyms: mindestens, zumindest

Usage notes

• Regarding the slight distinction between mindestens and zumindest, explained in the latter lemma, wenigstens can be used in both ways and is therefore a good choice in any case of doubt, although it is overall the least frequent of the three adverbs.

Further reading

• “wenigstens” in Duden online
• “wenigstens” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache