German Phrase
Ja, fast jeden Tag.
Meaning
The sentence means “Yes, almost every day.” It confirms that something happens with high frequency, but not literally 100% of the days.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to agree with a statement about regularity, such as exercising, studying, or meeting a friend, while indicating that there are occasional exceptions.
✦Grammar Breakdown
JafastjedenTag
Ja
A simple affirmative particle meaning “yes”. It can be used alone or to confirm a statement.
fast
An adverb meaning “almost” or “nearly”. It modifies the following quantifier or noun phrase.
jeden Tag
A time expression meaning “every day”. ‘jeden’ is the accusative masculine singular of ‘jeder’, and ‘Tag’ is a masculine noun.
🗨In Conversation
Läufst du jeden Morgen?
Do you run every morning?
Ja, fast jeden Tag.
Yes, almost every day.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, fast jeden Tag.
Do not confuse the adverb ‘fast’ (almost) with the English adjective ‘fast’ (quick). In German it never means ‘quickly’ in this context.
↔Alternatives
Ja, beinahe jeden Tag.
Yes, nearly every day.
Ja, fast täglich.
Yes, almost daily.
Ja, fast jeden einzelnen Tag.
Yes, almost every single day.
Cultural Tip
Germans value consistency and punctuality, so saying something happens ‘fast jeden Tag’ often implies a disciplined routine. However, it’s also polite to acknowledge occasional breaks, which is why ‘fast’ is a useful softener. In informal speech you’ll also hear ‘fast täglich’ or ‘fast jeden Tag’ used interchangeably.