Usage Note
zumindest means 'at least' in the sense of a minimum concession or qualification, as in zumindest theoretisch ('at least in theory'). It overlaps with wenigstens and mindestens, but mindestens is preferred for minimum quantities ('at least ten').
Examples
"Zumindest hat er es versucht."
Natural Translation
At least he tried.
Literal Translation
At-least has he it tried.
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