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.

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