Beinahe Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Beinahe" is mainly used as adverb meaning "almost", "nearly" or "by a hair's breadth". It is also used as particle.

Essential properties of "beinahe"

Its most important properties are:

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

"Beinahe", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

Definition: "Almost, nearly. Indicates that something was about to happen but did not occur."
Translation(s): almost, nearly, by a hair's breadth
Synonym(s): fast, nahezu
Related word(s): knapp, annähernd

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat beinahe den Bus verpasst.He almost missed the bus.
Ich hätte beinahe vergessen, dir zum Geburtstag zu gratulieren.I almost forgot to wish you a happy birthday.
Das Auto wäre beinahe in den Graben gefahren.The car almost drove into the ditch.

"Beinahe", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

Definition: "Almost, practically. Used to emphasize that something is very close to being true or complete."
Translation(s): almost, practically, nearly, virtually
Synonym(s): fast, nahezu
Related word(s): sozusagen, gewissermaßen

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Projekt ist beinahe fertig.The project is almost finished.
Sie war beinahe so groß wie ihr Bruder.She was almost as tall as her brother.
Der Film war beinahe zu Ende, als der Strom ausfiel.The movie was almost over when the power went out.