Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #5000
Word (Wort)

geschweige

Translation (Übersetzung) let alone, not to mention
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ɡəˈʃvaɪ̯ɡə]
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conjunction negation comparison advanced emphasis
Used to emphasize that something is even less likely or possible than something else already mentioned. Typically appears in the phrase 'geschweige denn' (let alone).

geschweige - German Conjunction - geschweige Meaning - geschweige Translation - geschweige Conjunction Examples

geschweige is a German Conjunction

Learn geschweige meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. geschweige is classified as a Conjunction in German grammar.

geschweige Examples (Beispiele) in English

geschweige examples with English translations. See how to use geschweige in sentences. geschweige example sentences in English below.

Ich verstehe die Grundlagen nicht, geschweige denn die komplizierten Teile.
I don't understand the basics, let alone the complicated parts.
Academic learning
Er kann nicht einmal kochen, geschweige denn ein ganzes Menü zubereiten.
He can't even cook, let alone prepare a whole menu.
Cooking skills
Wir haben nicht genug Zeit für die Präsentation, geschweige denn für Fragen.
We don't have enough time for the presentation, let alone for questions.
Time management

geschweige — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for geschweige — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Ich kann nicht Deutsch, geschweige Spanisch.
    Ich kann kein Deutsch, geschweige denn Spanisch.
    Need to use 'kein' for negation with nouns, and 'geschweige' typically requires 'denn'
  • Er hat kein Geld, geschweige er kann reisen.
    Er hat kein Geld, geschweige denn er kann reisen.
    Missing 'denn' after geschweige when introducing a clause
  • Sie ist nicht müde, geschweige schläft.
    Sie ist nicht müde, geschweige denn sie schläft.
    Need complete clause structure after geschweige denn

geschweige Word Family - geschweige Related Words - geschweige Family Members

geschweige Word Family (Wortfamilie)

geschweige word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn geschweige family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore geschweige related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived from (abgeleitet von)
schweigen
Meaning: to be silent
Tense: infinitive
Example: geschweige comes from the verb schweigen (to be silent)
Verb
related phrase (verwandte Phrase)
zu schweigen von
Meaning: not to mention
Example: Das ist teuer, zu schweigen von den zusätzlichen Kosten.
Phrase

geschweige Usage - geschweige Collocations - geschweige Idioms - geschweige Synonyms - geschweige Antonyms

geschweige Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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geschweige Collocations (Kollokationen)

geschweige collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn geschweige word combinations and how to use geschweige with other words naturally.

geschweige denn
let alone, not to mention
High frequency
geschweige dass
let alone that
Medium frequency
geschweige von
let alone of
Low frequency
geschweige etwas
let alone something
Medium frequency
geschweige jemand
let alone someone
Medium frequency

geschweige Idioms (Redewendungen)

geschweige idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing geschweige with meanings and explanations. Master geschweige expressions used in everyday German.

Das kann ich mir nicht leisten, geschweige denn ein Auto.
I can't afford that, let alone a car.
Emphasizes that something is even less affordable than something already unaffordable
Er kann nicht schwimmen, geschweige denn tauchen.
He can't swim, let alone dive.
Shows that one skill is even more difficult than another that's already lacking
Sie hat keine Zeit für sich selbst, geschweige denn für andere.
She has no time for herself, let alone for others.
Indicates that having time for others is even less likely than having personal time

geschweige Synonyms (Synonyme)

geschweige synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for geschweige and expand your German vocabulary. Learn geschweige similar words and their usage.

erst recht nicht
Meaning: even less so
High similarity
noch weniger
Meaning: even less
High similarity
von ... ganz zu schweigen
Meaning: not to mention
Medium similarity
umso weniger
Meaning: all the less
Medium similarity

geschweige Antonyms (Antonyme)

geschweige antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to geschweige. Discover geschweige opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

erst recht
Meaning: all the more
geschweige denn nicht
Meaning: let alone not
sowohl ... als auch
Meaning: both ... and

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geschweige Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

geschweige semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to geschweige. Explore geschweige related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn geschweige contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

denn erst noch weniger kaum

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