ADVERB
zumindest/t͡suˈmɪndəst/at least; at any rate
zumindest is a German adverb that means at least or at any rate. It is pronounced /t͡suˈmɪndəst/.
Definitions
1.to indicate the minimum that applies or is achieved(limiting, qualifying)
a.to underline a restriction or the minimum condition
Er hat den Test nicht bestanden, aber zumindest hat er es versucht.—He did not pass the test, but at least he tried.
b.to contrast a negative with a limited positive outcome
Wir haben zwar unser Ziel verfehlt, doch zumindest sind wir weitergekommen als letztes Jahr.—We did miss our goal, but at least we progressed further than last year.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zumindest" mean in English?
- "zumindest" means at least or at any rate. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "zumindest"?
- "zumindest" is pronounced /t͡suˈmɪndəst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "zumindest"?
- "zumindest" is a adverb in German.
