wenig
Translation
little, few, not much
Examples
Ich habe nur wenig Zeit.
I have only a little time.
Es waren nur wenige Leute da.
There were only a few people there.
Er verdient wenig Geld.
He earns little money.
Grammar Patterns
((little)) ((uncountable noun)) little (noun) Ich habe wenig Zeit.
((few)) ((countable noun)) few (noun) Es gibt wenige Autos.
Similar Words
Synonyms: a bit, hardly; Antonyms: viel (much)
Etymology
From Old High German 'wēnag' (weak, lamentable).
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'wee' (tiny) in English/Scots.