ADVERB

nahezu/ˈnaːəˈt͡suː/almost; nearly; virtually

nahezu is a German adverb that means almost, nearly, or virtually. It is pronounced /ˈnaːəˈt͡suː/.

Definitions

1.almost or nearly (used to indicate something is just short of a certain state or amount)(quantity/degree)

a.just short of, but not quite

Es waren nahezu 100 Gäste auf der Feier.There were almost 100 guests at the party.

b.virtually; for practical purposes, almost completely

Das Problem ist nahezu gelöst.The problem is virtually solved.

Frequently asked questions

What does "nahezu" mean in English?
"nahezu" means almost, nearly, or virtually. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "nahezu"?
"nahezu" is pronounced /ˈnaːəˈt͡suː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "nahezu"?
"nahezu" is a adverb in German.

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