Höchstens
Example: Du darfst höchstens drei Kekse essen.
Definition
"Höchstens" is an adverb used to indicate the maximum limit or amount allowed, meaning 'at most' or 'no more than.' For example, in the sentence 'Du darfst höchstens drei Kekse essen,' it specifies that you may eat no more than three cookies.
Etymology
The word "höchstens" comes from the German adjective "hoch," meaning 'high,' combined with the superlative suffix '-stens,' which denotes 'at most.' It evolved to express the upper limit of a quantity or degree. Did you know? The suffix '-stens' is a common way in German to form adverbs indicating limits or extents.
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