How to Say ‘Almost a goal’ in German
Fast ein Tor
fahst ine tohr
[fahst ine tohr]
💬 Usage Tip: A short, natural fan reaction. You can also hear "Beinahe ein Tor!" but "fast" is very common in speech.
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Phrase Breakdown
Fast
[fahst]
almost
Shows that something came very close to happening.
Fast ein Tor, aber leider vorbei.
Almost a goal, but unfortunately wide.
ein
[ine]
a
Indefinite article meaning one or a, used before Tor.
Fast ein Tor in der letzten Minute.
Almost a goal in the last minute.
Tor
[tohr]
goal
A football goal; often used when reacting to a scoring chance.
Fast ein Tor für Deutschland!
Almost a goal for Germany!
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