ein wenig
a little
Meaning of ein wenig
in kleiner Menge oder in geringem Maß
a small amount or degree
Pronunciation
ein wenig with English translation
ein wenig usage examples
Ich spreche ein wenig Deutsch.
I speak a little German.
Das Wasser ist ein wenig kalt.
The water is a little cold.
ein wenig synonyms
What's the difference between ein wenig, etwas, ein bisschen, ein kleines bisschen, geringfügig, wenig, and klein
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'.
A colloquial shortened form of 'ein bisschen'; very common in spoken German and less explicit than the full form.
Advanced: broader words
Primarily means 'small' in size; only in some contexts can it imply a small amount or degree.
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Questions about this word
What does ein wenig mean?
a small amount or degree
How do you pronounce ein wenig?
ein wenig is pronounced [aɪ̯n ˈviːnɪç].
How is ein wenig used in a sentence?
I speak a little German. Translation: Ich spreche ein wenig Deutsch.
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