Example: Ich esse so wenig wie möglich Zucker jeden Tag.
Definition
"So wenig wie möglich" is a German phrase meaning to consume, do, or use the smallest amount achievable or necessary of something, emphasizing minimal quantity or effort. For example, it describes eating as little sugar as possible each day.
Translations
as little as possible
lo menos posible
zo weinig mogelijk
tan poc com sigui possible
le moins possible
Etymology
The phrase "so wenig wie möglich" comes from German, combining "so wenig" meaning 'as little' and "wie möglich" meaning 'as possible'. It literally translates to 'as little as possible,' reflecting a desire to minimize or reduce something to the smallest extent.
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as little as possible