Naw Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈnɑ/

nah

UK

/ˈnɒː/

naw

परिभाषा

An informal or dialectal way of saying 'no' or 'nah'. Often used in casual speech and certain regional dialects to express disagreement or refusal.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Very informal — avoid in writing or formal contexts. Common in Southern US English and Scottish dialects. Similar to 'nah' but can sound more drawn out. Often conveys a laid-back or dismissive tone. Spelling varies: naw, nah, na.

• Spanish: no - qué va
• Portuguese (BR): não - nã
• Portuguese (PT): não - nã
• Chinese (Simplified): 不 - 才不呢
• Chinese (Traditional): 不 - 纔不呢
• Hindi: नहीं - ना
• Arabic: لا - ما
• Bengali: না (informal) - না-রে (dialectal, informal)
• Russian: не-а - нет (разг.)
• Japanese: いや（カジュアル） - ううん（とてもくだけた言い方）
• Vietnamese: không (thân mật) - không đâu (thân mật, miền Nam)
• Korean: 아니 (비격식) - 아냐 (구어체)
• Turkish: yoo - yok (argo)
• Urdu: نہیں (غیر رسمی) - نہ (علاقائی/مزاحیہ)
• Indonesian: nggak - nggak ah (tidak formal)

उदाहरण वाक्य

Do you want some coffee? Naw, I'm good.

basic

Naw, I don't think that's a good idea.

basic

Naw, thanks, I already ate.

basic

You really think he's coming back? Naw, he's done with this place.

natural

Naw, man, you got the wrong number.

natural

She asked if I wanted to go clubbing and I was like, naw, I'm staying in tonight.

natural