Quasi
Example: Quasi sempre vado a scuola a piedi.
Definition
"Quasi" is an adverb used to indicate that something happens almost or nearly, but not completely. It expresses approximation or a condition that is very close to a certain state, as in the phrase "Quasi sempre vado a scuola a piedi," meaning almost always.
Etymology
The word "quasi" comes from Latin, where it originally meant "as if" or "just like." It was used to express similarity or approximation, which has carried over into modern Italian. Did you know? "Quasi" can sometimes create a subtle nuance of uncertainty or approximation in everyday language.
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