ADJECTIVE

wenig/ˈveːnɪç/little; few

wenig is a German adjective that means little or few. It is pronounced /ˈveːnɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "weniger" and "wenigsten".

Definitions

1.very small in amount or number(quantity)

a.not much, a small quantity

Ich habe nur wenig Zeit.—I only have little time.

b.few, a small number (mainly with plural nouns)

Wenig Leute kamen zur Party.—Few people came to the party.

Adjective Forms

Positivewenig
Comparativeweniger
Superlativewenigsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "wenig" mean in English?
"wenig" means little or few. 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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