ADVERB

frühestens/ˈfʁyːəstn̩s/at the earliest; not before

frühestens is a German adverb that means at the earliest or not before. It is pronounced /ˈfʁyːəstn̩s/.

Definitions

1.at the earliest possible time; not before a specific time point(time specification)

a.no sooner than a certain time

Der Zug kommt frühestens um 10 Uhr an.—The train will arrive at 10 o'clock at the earliest.

b.expressing a minimum (earliest) possibility

Sie können frühestens nächste Woche mit einer Antwort rechnen.—You can expect a reply next week at the earliest.

Frequently asked questions

What does "frühestens" mean in English?
"frühestens" means at the earliest or not before. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "frühestens"?
"frühestens" is pronounced /ˈfʁyːəstn̩s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "frühestens"?
"frühestens" is a adverb in German.

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