quasi

almost

In Italian, 'quasi' is used in the same context as 'almost' in English. It refers to something that is not completely the case but is very close to that. For instance, 'Sono quasi pronto' means 'I am almost ready'.

adverb

Example sentences using: quasi

Siamo quasi arrivati alla stazione

We're almost at the station

The phrase is used to indicate that we're nearly or almost reaching the destination, which is the station in this context.

Ho quasi finito il mio lavoro

I've almost finished my work

This phrase means that the person is nearing the completion of their current task or job.

Quasi tutti gli studenti hanno superato l'esame

Almost all the students have passed the exam

This sentence implies that nearly every student, but not all, have successfully passed the exam.