bijna

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

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

Adverb[edit]

bijna

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

Related terms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

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

Anagrams[edit]

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