German Phrase
Fast jeden Tag.
Meaning
The phrase means 'almost every day'. It is used to describe an activity or event that occurs on most days, but not necessarily on all of them.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to talk about regular habits, routines, or events that happen on a near‑daily basis. It works well in both casual conversation and more formal descriptions of frequency.
✦Grammar Breakdown
FastjedenTag
Fast (adverb)
Used to mean 'almost' or 'nearly'. It modifies the following expression to indicate that something is close to being true, but not completely.
jeden (accusative masculine singular)
Form of 'jeder' used with masculine singular nouns in the accusative case, which is the case for temporal expressions like 'jeden Tag'.
Tag (noun, masculine)
Means 'day'. In the phrase it functions as a temporal noun, and together with 'jeden' forms the accusative expression of frequency.
🗨In Conversation
Wie oft gehst du joggen?
How often do you go jogging?
Fast jeden Tag.
Almost every day.
✕Common Mistakes
Fast jeden Tag ich laufe.
Learners sometimes translate 'fast' as 'quick' (schnell). In this context it means 'almost', not 'quickly'.
Fast ein Tag.
The noun 'Tag' is masculine, so the accusative form 'jeden' is required. Using 'ein' or 'der' is incorrect.
Fast jeden Tage.
Dropping the period or using the plural 'Tage' changes the meaning. 'Fast jeden Tage' is ungrammatical.
↔Alternatives
Beinahe jeden Tag.
Nearly every day.
Fast täglich.
Almost daily.
Fast jeden einzelnen Tag.
Almost every single day.
Cultural Tip
In German, 'Fast' is commonly paired with time expressions (e.g., 'fast immer', 'fast sofort') to soften statements. It never means 'quickly'—that would be 'schnell'. When you hear native speakers say 'Fast jeden Tag', they usually imply a habit that is very regular but allows for occasional exceptions. In written German, the phrase often appears in diaries, news reports, or weather forecasts to convey a high frequency without absolute certainty.