let alone in German
let alone in German is geschweige denn, geschweige.
let alone in German
geschweige denn
(idiomatic, negative polarity item) Much less; to say nothing of; used after one negative clause to introduce another, usually broader and more important clause, whose negation is implied by the negation of the first. However either of these instances mentioned can be applied with the use of let alone.
geschweige
(idiomatic, negative polarity item) Much less; to say nothing of; used after one negative clause to introduce another, usually broader and more important clause, whose negation is implied by the negation of the first. However either of these instances mentioned can be applied with the use of let alone.
geschweige denn
(idiomatic, positive polarity item, rare) Not to mention, as well as; used after one item, to introduce a further item which is entailed by the first.
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What is "let alone" in German?
"let alone" in German is geschweige denn, geschweige.
Are there other ways to say "let alone" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "let alone": geschweige denn, geschweige.
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