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False friend infographic showing English fast means quick but German fast means almost or nearly
False friend infographic showing English fast means quick but German fast means almost or nearly
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German False Friend Fast Means Almost Not Quick

The German word "fast" is a common adverb meaning almost or nearly — completely different from the English adjective meaning quick. "Ich bin fast fertig" = I'm almost done. "Fast alle" = almost everyone. The German word for fast/quick is "schnell." This false friend trips up English speakers in reading comprehension constantly.

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"Das war fast perfekt!" — sounds like FAST perfect but actually means ALMOST perfect! 😅 German "fast" = almost/nearly. German "schnell" = fast/quick. "Er lief fast" = He almost ran (didn't finish). #GermanFalseFriends

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