ADJECTIVE
wenig/ˈveːnɪç/few; little (amount); not many
wenig is a German adjective that means few, little (amount), or not many. It is pronounced /ˈveːnɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "weniger" and "wenigsten".
Definitions
1.A small number or amount of people or things; not many(quantity)
a.Referring to a small countable amount
Nur wenige Studenten bestanden die Prüfung.—Only few students passed the exam.
b.Emphasizing scarcity or rarity
Wenige Menschen wissen davon.—Few people know about it.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | wenig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | weniger |
| Superlative | wenigsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wenig" mean in English?
- "wenig" means few, little (amount), or not many. 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.
