allerwenigstens
Translation
at the very least, at the absolute minimum
Examples
Du solltest allerwenigstens anrufen.
You should at the very least call.
Es kostet allerwenigstens 100 Euro.
It costs at the very least 100 euros.
Grammar Patterns
allerwenigstens + ... at the very least ... He needs at the very least one hour.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mindestens, zumindest; Antonyms: höchstens, allenfalls
Etymology
From 'aller-' (of all) + 'wenigstens' (at least). An intensified form of 'at least'.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'aller-' adds emphasis, like saying 'at the VERY least'. It's stronger than just 'wenigstens'.