🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

ein Hauch

Pronunciation / Transliteration: aɪ̯n haʊ̯χ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Smidgen/ˈsmɪdʒ.ən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Fügen Sie ein Hauch Salz hinzu, um den Geschmack zu verbessern."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A small amount or quantity.

    "Just add a smidgen of salt to enhance the flavor."
  2. 2

    A very small or insignificant amount.

    "He didn't care a smidgen about the outcome of the game."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'smidgen' is believed to have originated in the early 19th century, possibly derived from the Scottish word 'smidgen', which means a small amount. Its usage has evolved to refer to a tiny quantity of something, often in cooking or informal contexts.

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