beinahe

adverb

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almost

nearly

practically

virtually

all but

partly

just under

a little less than

Synonyms and Related Words for beinahe

bald fast nahezu um ein Haar praktisch so gut wie annähernd knapp halb quasi ungefähr

Definition of "beinahe" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "beinahe" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Drückt aus, dass ein Zustand oder ein Ereignis fast erreicht oder eingetreten wäre.

DE: “Ich habe beinahe meinen Bus verpasst.”
A1
EN: “I almost missed my bus.”

DE: “Das Glas ist mir beinahe aus der Hand gefallen.”
A2
EN: “The glass nearly slipped out of my hand.”

DE: “Er wäre beinahe vom Stuhl gefallen, als er die Nachricht hörte.”
B1
EN: “He nearly fell off his chair when he heard the news.”

Words Similar in Spelling to beinahe

Bein bei nahe