This is the 1044th most frequent Dutch word.
althans
"At least" or "that is to say."
Here, 'althans' is used to mean 'at least' and introduces a slight uncertainty or clarification regarding the statement.
Ik ga naar het feest, althans dat is mijn plan.
I'm going to the party, at least, that's my plan.
In this example, 'althans' introduces a reported statement with potential doubt about its truth or certainty.
Hij heeft het geprobeerd, althans dat zegt hij.
He has tried it, at least that's what he says.
This use of 'althans' qualifies the statement by specifying a limitation in time or scope.