Quäntchen
tiny bit
The German word "Quäntchen" is a noun that means "a little bit" or "particle". It is a diminutive form of "Quant" which refers to a small quantity or an amount. "Quäntchen" is often used to express a small degree or trace of something.
Similar words in German include "Stückchen" (little piece), "Menge" (amount), and "Grad" (degree).
The difference is that while "Quäntchen" specifically refers to a small quantity or slight amount, "Stückchen" generally refers to a small piece of an object, and "Menge" can denote both small and large quantities, with no implication regarding their size.
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Examples
Er hatte noch ein Quäntchen Glück.word
He still had a tiny bit of luck.
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