bijna

== Dutch == === Etymology === From Middle Dutch bina. Equivalent to a univerbation of bij +‎ na. Compare German beinahe. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbɛi̯.naː/ Hyphenation: bij‧na === Adverb === bijna almost Synonym: haast soon Synonyms: binnenkort, straks ==== Related terms ==== nabij ==== Descendants ==== Afrikaans: byna → Aukan: beina → Kwinti: bijna → Sranan Tongo: bèina === Anagrams === nabij