ADVERB
quasi/ˈkvaːzi/so to speak; virtually; almost
quasi is a German adverb that means so to speak, virtually, or almost. It is pronounced /ˈkvaːzi/.
Definitions
1.as if; almost; nearly(approximation)
a.used to describe something that is almost but not exactly the case
Er ist quasi mein Bruder.—He is, so to speak, my brother.
2.so to speak; in a way(explanation/clarification)
a.used to clarify or rephrase a statement
Sie war quasi die Chefin des Projekts.—She was, in a way, the boss of the project.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "quasi" mean in English?
- "quasi" means so to speak, virtually, or almost. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "quasi"?
- "quasi" is pronounced /ˈkvaːzi/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "quasi"?
- "quasi" is a adverb in German.
