byna

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch bijna, from Middle Dutch bina. Equivalent to a univerbation of by +‎ na.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbəi̯.na/

Adverb

byna

1. almost

   Synonym: amper

Old English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbyː.nɑ/

Adjective

bȳna

1. inflection of bȳn:
   1. strong nominative/accusative feminine plural
   2. weak nominative masculine singular