# beinahe

beinahe is a German adverb meaning “almost”.

## In other languages

- Русский: почти
- Українська: майже, мало не

## Meanings

1. almost; nearly

## Examples

- Tom ist in der Tat beinahe dreißig. — Tom is indeed almost thirty.
- Ich habe heute beinahe den Zug verpasst. — I have nearly missed the train today.
- Ich kaufe beinahe jeden Tag Milch. — I buy milk almost every day.
- Sie wäre beinahe in Ohnmacht gefallen. — She nearly fainted.
- Ein Lastwagen hat mich beinahe überfahren. — A lorry almost ran me over.

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