ADVERB
beinahe/ˈbaɪ̯ˈnaːə/almost; nearly
beinahe is a German adverb that means almost or nearly. It is pronounced /ˈbaɪ̯ˈnaːə/.
Definitions
1.almost; nearly (expresses something very close to happening, but did not)(degree; quantity)
a.very close to occurring, but not quite
Ich hätte beinahe den Zug verpasst.—I almost missed the train.
b.to express a small margin by which something was prevented
Das Glas ist beinahe voll.—The glass is almost full.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "beinahe" mean in English?
- "beinahe" means almost or nearly. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "beinahe"?
- "beinahe" is pronounced /ˈbaɪ̯ˈnaːə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "beinahe"?
- "beinahe" is a adverb in German.
