Fast
Example: Ich esse fast jeden Tag Obst zum Frühstück.
Definition
"Fast" is an adverb in German that means 'almost' or 'nearly,' used to indicate that something occurs to a great extent but not completely. For example, in the phrase 'Ich esse fast jeden Tag Obst,' it means 'I eat fruit almost every day.'
Etymology
The German adverb "fast" originates from Old High German 'fast,' meaning 'firmly' or 'steadily.' Over time, its meaning shifted to imply 'almost' or 'nearly.' Did you know that it shares roots with the English word 'fast,' but in German, it does not relate to speed?
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"Fast" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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