almost

fast; beinahe

Word details

German meaning
Jenseits der Realität, traumhaft, unwirklich.
English meaning
Surreal
Synonym
unwirklich, traumhaft
German example
Die Szene wirkte fast surreal.
English example
The scene seemed almost surreal.
Comparative
surrealerSuperlative: am surrealsten

Example sentences with “almost”

  1. I am almost there. (Ich bin fast da.)

Frequently asked questions

Is there a difference between 'fast' and 'beinahe'?

They are synonyms and mostly interchangeable. 'Fast' is slightly more common in everyday speech.