Definition
wenigstens — at least
Usage
Concessive adverb — accepts a minimum condition.
Examples
- Ruf mich wenigstens an! — At least call me!
- Es ist wenigstens warm heute. — At least it’s warm today.
- Ich hätte wenigstens Danke sagen können. — I could have at least said thank you.
Notes
wenigstens = at least (concessive). Synonyms: mindestens (at minimum — more neutral about quantity), zumindest (at the very least — similar to wenigstens). wenigstens often implies consolation or resignation.