ADVERB
höchstens/ˈhøːçstn̩s/at most; no more than; only
höchstens is a German adverb that means at most, no more than, or only. It is pronounced /ˈhøːçstn̩s/.
Definitions
1.at most; no more than a stated amount or number(limiting quantity/amount)
a.not more than a particular quantity or value
Wir haben höchstens eine Stunde Zeit.—We have at most one hour.
b.only; just (emphasizing the smallness of a number)
Es waren höchstens zehn Leute im Raum.—There were only ten people in the room at most.
2.at the very most; only as an extreme possibility(limiting possibility)
a.if anything; in the most extreme case
Er wird höchstens eine kleine Strafe bekommen.—At most, he will get a small penalty.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "höchstens" mean in English?
- "höchstens" means at most, no more than, or only. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "höchstens"?
- "höchstens" is pronounced /ˈhøːçstn̩s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "höchstens"?
- "höchstens" is a adverb in German.
