ist fast leer

is almost empty

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is almost empty Here, fast means “almost,” not “fast.”

GE: Der Kühlschrank ist fast leer.

EN: The fridge is almost empty.

The box is almost empty.

It’s almost empty.

It's almost empty.

— Central Station (1998)

Tom's wallet is almost empty.

The tank is almost empty, you should go to the gas station.

My cistern is almost empty.

— Jean Florette (1986)

The room is almost empty.