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