wenige
Translation
few, a few
Examples
Nur wenige Leute kamen zur Party.
Only a few people came to the party.
Ich habe nur wenige gute Freunde.
I only have a few good friends.
Grammar Patterns
wenige + Noun (plural) few... Nur wenige Studenten bestehen die Prüfung.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ein paar; Antonyms: viele, zahlreiche
Etymology
From Old High German 'wēnag' (weeping, miserable), implying a small, pitiable amount.
Memory Tips
Think of 'weinen' (to cry) because you have so 'wenige' (few) things.