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Tips to remember the German word ‘wenige’:
– One way to remember the word ‘wenige’ is by associating it with the English word ‘few’, which sounds quite similar.
– Visualize a situation where you have only a few objects or people around you, and mentally connect it with the word ‘wenige’.
– Repeat the word several times aloud to help reinforce your memory of it.

Explanations:
In German, ‘wenige’ is the plural form of the adjective ‘wenig’, which means ‘few’ or ‘not many’. It is commonly used to describe a small number or quantity of people, objects, or events.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– Nicht viele: This is an alternate way of saying ‘not many’ in German.
– Einige: Although ‘einige’ means ‘some’, in certain contexts, it can also be used interchangeably with ‘wenige’ to express a small number of something.

Alternate meanings like slang:
– In slang or colloquial language, ‘wenige’ can sometimes be used sarcastically to indicate a larger group or quantity than stated. For example, if someone says “Es sind nur wenige Leute hier” (There are only a few people here), it can be interpreted as “There are actually quite a lot of people here.”

Examples of sentences:
1. Es gibt nur wenige Äpfel im Korb. (There are only a few apples in the basket.)
2. Wir haben nur wenige Filme zu Hause. (We have only a few movies at home.)
3. Wenige Leute haben den Mut, Risiken einzugehen. (Few people have the courage to take risks.)
4. Es ist schwierig, wenige Menschen zu überzeugen. (It is difficult to convince a few people.)

Note: German articles and noun declensions have been excluded for simplicity purposes.

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