ADJECTIVE

wenig/ˈveːnɪç/little; few; not much

wenig is a German adjective that means little, few, or not much. It is pronounced /ˈveːnɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "weniger" and "wenigsten".

Definitions

1.a small amount or not much of something(amount/quantity)

a.few or a small quantity (with countable or uncountable nouns)

Es gibt nur wenig Zucker im Haus.There is only a little sugar in the house.

b.few people or things

Wenig Leute wissen davon.Few people know about it.

Adjective Forms

Positivewenig
Comparativeweniger
Superlativewenigsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "wenig" mean in English?
"wenig" means little, few, or not much. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "wenig"?
"wenig" is pronounced /ˈveːnɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "wenig"?
The comparative of "wenig" is "weniger" and the superlative is "wenigsten".
What part of speech is "wenig"?
"wenig" is a adjective in German.

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