geschweige denn

Based on: ge-, schweigen
Phrase
1.

let alone

(In German, it is often used to introduce whole side sentences. And more often for negative things or negations. )
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Examples
  • Ich habe nicht einmal Zeit für eine Kaffee-Pause, geschweige denn für Mittagessen.
  • I don't even have time for a coffee break, let alone lunch.

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How many meanings does the German word 'geschweige denn' have?

geschweige denn has 1 distinct meaning: 1. let alone.

What is 'geschweige denn' related to?

The word 'geschweige denn' is related to ge- and schweigen.

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