fast
almost
Meaning of fast
beinahe, aber nicht ganz
не совсем, но очень близко к этому
Pronunciation
fast with Russian translation
fast usage examples
Ich bin fast zu Hause.
Я почти дома.
Der Tee ist fast kalt.
Чай уже почти остыл.
fast synonyms
What's the difference between fast, beinahe, annähernd, nahezu, knapp, fast vollständig, schier, and bald
Very close to 'almost'; stresses that something came very near to happening or being true, but did not quite.
Used more often in measured, neutral, or formal contexts; means 'approximately' or 'nearly' with a sense of reaching a value.
Means 'almost entirely' or 'virtually'; slightly more formal and precise than everyday 'fast'.
Can mean 'barely', 'by a narrow margin', or 'just short of'; often used with lack of time, money, space, or a close margin.
Means 'almost completely'; not 100%, but very close to being complete.
Means 'almost never'; something happens extremely rarely.
Means 'almost always'; something happens in most cases with only rare exceptions.
Means 'almost finished' or 'nearly ready'; something is close to completion.
Means 'almost empty'; there is only a small amount left.
Means 'almost entirely' or 'nearly all'; emphasizes a very high degree of completeness.
Advanced: broader words
Literary and somewhat old-fashioned; often intensifies the meaning and can sound like 'sheer' rather than plain 'almost'.
Not 'almost' but 'soon' or 'in a short time'; it refers to time, not to being incomplete.
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Questions about this word
What does fast mean?
nearly but not completely
How do you pronounce fast?
fast is pronounced [fast].
How is fast used in a sentence?
Я почти дома. Translation: Ich bin fast zu Hause.
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