Mindestens
Example: Du musst mindestens fünf Stunden für die Prüfung lernen.
Definition
"Mindestens" is an adverb used to indicate the minimum amount, degree, or number required or expected. For example, in the sentence "Du musst mindestens fünf Stunden für die Prüfung lernen," it means that studying five hours is the least amount needed.
Etymology
The word "mindestens" comes from the German root "Mindest," meaning 'minimum,' combined with the suffix "-ens," which forms an adverb. It literally translates to 'at the minimum.' Did you know? This word emphasizes the lowest acceptable limit or quantity in various contexts.
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"Mindestens" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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