Ten minste
Example: Je moet ten minste vijf boeken lezen dit jaar.
Definition
"Ten minste" is an adverbial phrase used to indicate a minimum amount or number required or expected, as in the example phrase where it specifies that at least five books must be read this year.
Etymology
The phrase "ten minste" comes from Dutch, where "ten" is a contraction of 'te' (to) and 'den' (the), and "minste" is the superlative form of 'min' meaning least. Together, they literally mean 'at the least.' Did you know this phrase emphasizes the minimal acceptable quantity or standard in Dutch?
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"Ten minste" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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