adverb
nahezu
szinte
Es bedeutet, dass etwas fast, aber nicht ganz so ist oder passiert.
The German word "nahezu" is an adverb meaning "almost", "nearly", or "virtually". It is composed of "nah" (meaning "near") and the suffix "-ezu" which strengthens the meaning — together conveying "close to" something.
Similar words include:
- fast (almost)
- beinahe (nearly)
- annähernd (approximately)
Differences:
- "nahezu" often sounds more formal or precise.
- "fast" and "beinahe" are used more in everyday spoken German.
- "annähernd" suggests approximation but less commonly replaces "almost" in many contexts.
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Examples
Es ist nahezu unmöglich.adverb
Ez szinte lehetetlen.
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