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by

[bəi]

prep

LanguageAfrikaans (South Africa)

Meaning
  1. at
  2. to
  3. by
  4. A preposition used to indicate location, motion towards, or the means by which something happens.
Examples

Ek sit by die tafel.

I am sitting at the table.

Pronunciationbəi

Part of speechprep

Usage noteThis is a very common preposition in Afrikaans with multiple contextual uses.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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