vrijwel

This is the 508th most frequent Dutch word.


vrijwel

Almost.


Indicates emphasis on the exception being minimal.

Vrijwel iedereen was op de bijeenkomst aanwezig.

Almost everyone was present at the meeting.


Highlights the near completion of an action.

De taak was vrijwel voltooid toen het systeem crashte.

The task was almost completed when the system crashed.


Describes a high percentage within a category.

Vrijwel alle planten in de tuin bloeien in de lente.

Almost all the plants in the garden bloom in spring.