fast
almost
Es bedeutet, dass etwas beinahe so ist, aber nicht ganz. Es fehlt nur ein kleines Stück.
The German word "fast" is an adverb meaning "almost" or "nearly". It is used to indicate that something is close to happening or being true but not quite.
Similar words:
- „beinahe“ (almost)
- „so gut wie“ (virtually)
- „quasi“ (quasi/almost)
Differences:
- „fast“ is the most common and general.
- „beinahe“ is slightly more formal or expressive.
- „so gut wie“ can emphasize practical equivalence.
- „quasi“ often has an explanatory or figurative nuance.
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Examples
Das Glas ist fast leer.adverb
The glass is almost empty.
Wir sind fast angekommen.adverb
We have almost arrived.
Sie läuft fast jeden Tag.adverb
She runs almost every day.
Er konnte fast alles sehen.adverb
He could see almost everything.
Er geht fast jeden Morgen spazieren.adverb
He goes for a walk almost every morning.
Er kommt fast immer pünktlich.adverb
He almost always arrives on time.
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