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zumindest

at least

adverb tsoo-MIN-dest Less Common
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

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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