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wenigstens

at least

adverb VAY-nig-stens Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

if nothing else

Usage Note

wenigstens marks a minimum demand or a consolation, close to immerhin but more about expectation than chance. It can voice mild reproach: Du könntest dich wenigstens entschuldigen.

Examples

"Du könntest wenigstens Bescheid sagen."

Natural Translation

You could at least let me know.

Literal Translation

You could at-least notice say.

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