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quasi

/ˈkvaːzi/· adverb

practically, basically

A favourite filler, especially among younger speakers: „Ich wohne quasi um die Ecke.“

CEFR B2Frequency ●●●●●spoken (very popular); also formal
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quasi
practically, almost

Wir sind quasi Nachbarn.

We're practically neighbours.

Common combinations

  • quasi nebenanpractically next door
  • quasi über Nachtpractically overnight

Similar & opposite

≈ Synonyms
praktischsozusagengewissermaßen

Real examples

  • Ich wohne quasi um die Ecke.I live practically round the corner.
  • Der Kurs ist quasi kostenlos.The course is practically free.
  • Wir haben uns quasi über Nacht angefreundet.We became friends practically overnight.

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