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.
