Bijna
Example: Ik ben bijna klaar met mijn huiswerk vandaag.
Definition
"Bijna" is an adverb used to indicate that something is very close to happening or being completed, but not quite there yet. For example, in the phrase 'Ik ben bijna klaar,' it means 'I am almost finished,' expressing near completion.
Etymology
The Dutch word "bijna" originates from the combination of 'bij,' meaning 'by' or 'near,' and 'na,' meaning 'after.' Together, they convey the sense of 'near to' or 'almost.' Did you know? This construction is common in Dutch to express proximity in time or degree.
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"Bijna" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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