ein wenig
a little
a small amount or degree
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What's the difference between ein wenig / etwas / ein bisschen / ein kleines bisschen / geringfügig / wenig
A very general neutral word meaning a small amount or degree; often the closest everyday match to 'a little'.
An informal, very natural way to say 'a little'; common in everyday speech.
A more emphatic 'just a tiny bit'; emphasizes an even smaller amount than 'ein bisschen'.
A more formal word meaning 'slightly' or 'to a minor degree'; common in official or technical contexts.
Means 'little' or 'not much'; it often suggests a small quantity and can sound closer to shortage than the softer 'a little'.
Primarily means 'small' in size; only in some contexts can it imply a small amount or degree.
A colloquial shortened form of 'ein bisschen'; very common in spoken German and less explicit than the full form.
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how to pronounce ein wenig
/aɪ̯n ˈviːnɪç/
ein wenig translation
a little
ein wenig transcription
/aɪ̯n ˈviːnɪç/
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ein wenig meaning: what does it mean?
eine kleine Menge oder ein kleiner Grad
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ein wenig is pronounced as /aɪ̯n ˈviːnɪç/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
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