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Meaning of híján | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1 Standard
[ˈhiːjaːn]

Definitions

short of, shy of (some thing or amount)

Equivalents

English Shy

Examples

“Idő híján nem készült el.”

Due to lack of time, s/he didn’t get it done or it was not completed.

“Anya kis híján elájult.”

Mum nearly fainted.

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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