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ein wenig — meaning in English

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English meaning

slightly adv To a small degree or extent.
trifle noun A British dessert layered with sponge cake, custard, fruit, jelly, and whipped cream.

Senses

ein wenig is used for these senses in English:

a little To a small extent or degree.
slightly (degree) To a small extent or degree.
trifle An insignificant amount of money.

trifle — full definition

noun A British dessert layered with sponge cake, custard, fruit, jelly, and whipped cream.
noun Something of little importance or value.
verb To treat something, or someone, without proper seriousness.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

ein bisschen etwas leicht Trifle Kleinigkeit leichtfertig umgehen nachlässig umgehen herumspielen vergeuden verschwenden