zumindest
at least
Dieses Wort benutzt man, wenn man ausdrücken möchte, dass etwas in geringerem Umfang oder als Minimum gilt, auch wenn nicht alles erfüllt ist.
The German word „zumindest“ is an adverb meaning „at least“ or „at the very least“. It combines „zu“ (a preposition often meaning “to” or “at”) and „Mindest“, which comes from „Mindest-“, related to „mindestens“ meaning “minimum”. So, it conveys the idea of the minimum amount, degree, or standard.
Similar words:
- mindestens (at least, minimum)
- wenigstens (at least)
Difference:
- zumindest often stresses a minimum expectation or concession.
- mindestens emphasizes the minimum quantity or level without failure.
- wenigstens often implies a consolation or a less than ideal but acceptable minimum.
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Examples
Er ist zumindest pünktlich gekommen.adverb
He has at least come on time.
Sie haben zumindest alles versucht.adverb
They have at least tried everything.
Zumindest können wir es probieren.adverb
At least we can try it.
Er kommt zumindest rechtzeitig zum Essen.adverb
He comes at least in time for the meal.
Sie kommt zumindest pünktlich an.adverb
She at least arrives on time.
Sie ist zumindest ehrlich zu mir.adverb
She is at least honest with me.
Die Reise war schwierig, aber zumindest sind wir gesund angekommen.Word type unavailable
The journey was difficult, but at least we arrived safely.
Wir haben zumindest genug Zeit zum Lernen.Word type unavailable
We have at least enough time to study.
Heute scheint zumindest ein bisschen die Sonne.Word type unavailable
Today at least a little bit of the sun is shining.
Ich habe zumindest etwas verstanden.Word type unavailable
I understood at least something.
Wir sollten zumindest versuchen, ruhig zu bleiben.Word type unavailable
We should at least try to stay calm.
Ich verstehe zumindest ein bisschen von dem Problem.Word type unavailable
I understand at least a little of the problem.
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