eina

/ (ˈeɪˌnɑː) /

interjection

Southern African an exclamation of sudden pain

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weal
well-being, prosperity, or happiness.
the intervening time.
a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.
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Word Origin for eina

C19: Afrikaans, from Khoi

Words nearby eina

eilat, eilean donan castle, eilean siar, eileen, eimeria, eina, eindhoven, einkanter, einkorn, einstein, einstein equation
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Example sentences from the Web for eina

  • Ok sv, hefir Grettir sagt sjlfr, at eina sn hafi hann st sv, at honum brygi vi.

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