ADVERB

fast/faːst/almost; nearly

fast is a German adverb that means almost or nearly. It is pronounced /faːst/.

Definitions

1.almost; nearly; just about(quantity, degree)

a.very close to but not quite

Ich bin fast fertig mit der Arbeit.—I am almost done with the work.

b.approaching a state or value

Es ist fast neun Uhr.—It is almost nine o'clock.

Frequently asked questions

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

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