bijna

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch bina. Equivalent to a univerbation of bij +‎ na. Compare German beinahe.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛi̯.naː/
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  • Hyphenation: bij‧na

Adverb

bijna

  1. almost
    Synonym: haast
  2. soon
    Synonym: binnenkort

Related terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: byna
  • Aukan: beina
  • Kwinti: bijna
  • Sranan Tongo: bèina

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