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.

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