This is the 1423rd most frequent Dutch word.
bijna
Almost.
The word 'bijna' is used here to indicate that the action or state is very near to completion.
Ik ben bijna klaar met mijn werk.
I am almost done with my work.
Here, 'bijna' conveys that the event or outcome was very close to occurring but did not happen.
Hij heeft de race bijna gewonnen.
He almost won the race.
In this sentence, 'bijna' suggests that the time for action is nearly upon us.