wenigster
Translation
least, fewest
Examples
Wer hat die wenigsten Fehler gemacht?
Who made the fewest mistakes?
Das ist das wenigste, was ich tun kann.
That is the least I can do.
Am wenigsten mag ich den Winter.
I like winter the least.
Grammar Patterns
((as adjective)) the fewest/least + noun Wer hat die wenigsten Fehler gemacht?
((as adverb)) ... the least Am wenigsten mag ich den Winter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: slightest, minimal; Antonyms: most (meist-)
Etymology
Superlative form of 'wenig' (little, few). The '-st-' is the standard German superlative suffix.
Memory Tips
Think of the English progression 'few' -> 'fewest'. 'wenig' follows a similar pattern with the '-st-' ending for the superlative.