wenigstens

== German == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): [ˈveːnɪçstn̩s] === Adverb === wenigstens at least Synonyms: mindestens, zumindest Wenigstens war es nicht langweilig. ― At least it wasn't boring. ==== Usage notes ==== Regarding the slight distinction between mindestens and zumindest, explained in the latter lemma, wenigstens can be used in both ways and is therefore a good choice in any case of doubt, although it is overall the least frequent of the three adverbs. === References === === Further reading === “wenigstens” in Duden online “wenigstens”, in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache‎[1] (in German)