Italian Phrase
Sì, quasi tutti i giorni.
Meaning
A short affirmative answer meaning “Yes, almost every day.” It confirms that an activity or event occurs with a high frequency, just shy of daily.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks how often you do something and you want to say that it happens nearly every day, but not quite 100% of the time.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sìquasituttiigiorni
Sì (affirmation)
A simple yes, used to confirm or agree with a statement or question.
quasi (adverb)
Means “almost” or “nearly”; it modifies the following expression to indicate something is close to, but not exactly, the stated amount.
tutti (adjective)
Means “all” or “every”; when paired with a plural noun it conveys the idea of “every one of the…”.
i (definite article)
Plural masculine article that matches the noun “giorni”.
giorni (noun)
Plural of “giorno”, meaning “day”. In this context it refers to the days on which an activity occurs.
🗨In Conversation
Vai in palestra?
Do you go to the gym?
Sì, quasi tutti i giorni.
Yes, almost every day.
✕Common Mistakes
Sì, quasi tutti i giorno.
The noun must agree in number with “tutti i”, so it should be the plural “giorni”.
Sì, quasi tutti i i giorni.
Do not add an extra “i” before “giorni”; the article is already present.
↔Alternatives
Sì, quasi ogni giorno.
Yes, almost every day.
Sì, quasi tutti i giorni della settimana.
Yes, almost every day of the week.
Cultural Tip
Italians love routines – a morning espresso, a daily passeggiata, or a nightly gelato. Saying “Sì, quasi tutti i giorni” signals that you’re part of that rhythm, but you also leave room for occasional breaks, which is socially acceptable and often appreciated.