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German

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Etymology

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The same as nee with lowering of the vowel (via particular dialects and/or for emphasis).

Pronunciation

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Interjection

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  1. (colloquial, regional) Alternative form of nein (no)

Usage notes

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  • Used especially in the Rhineland, where it is the native dialectal form, and sometimes in Bavaria, where it is a compromise form between native na and northern colloquial German nee. For emphasis it is used more widely.

German Low German

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Adverb

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  1. Alternative form of nää

Plautdietsch

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Interjection

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  1. no, nay (opposite of "yes")

Swedish

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Etymology

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Apocopic form of nej.

Pronunciation

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Interjection

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  1. (spoken language, colloquial) no, nah

Anagrams

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