wenige

Meaning and Usage

"Wenige" is the plural form of the adjective "wenig," meaning "few" or "a few" in German. It denotes a small number or quantity of something.

Linguistic Analysis

"Wenige" is the plural form of the adjective "wenig" (meaning "few"). It doesn't have a prefix or a suffix. "Wenige" is used to describe plural nouns.

Comparisons between German and English

The adjective "wenige" is similar to the English word "few" in terms of meaning and usage, especially when referring to a small number of people or things.

Example Sentences

1. Es gibt nur wenige Äpfel im Korb. (There are only a few apples in the basket.)
2. Wenige Menschen verstehen das Problem. (Few people understand the problem.)

Memory Tips

Connect "wenige" with the notion of a small number of items to help remember its meaning and usage.

Additional Vocabulary

Related words: wenig (few/a few), ein paar (a couple), einige (some) Gender: Masculine and Neuter (singular), Feminine and Plural (all genders)