Nowt Meaning in English

word

US

naʊt

NOWT

UK

nˈaʊt

NOWT

Definition

A very informal British (mainly northern England) word meaning 'nothing'. It is used in casual conversation.

Usage & Nuances

Strictly informal and associated with northern England, especially Yorkshire and Lancashire. 'Nowt' appears mostly in speech or regional writing—never in formal English. Similar to 'nothing', but avoid using it outside British casual settings. Common in phrases: 'nowt to do', 'nowt wrong with it'.

• Spanish: nada (coloquial - norte de Inglaterra)
• Portuguese (BR): nada (coloquial - norte da Inglaterra)
• Portuguese (PT): nada (coloquial - norte de Inglaterra)
• Chinese (Simplified): 什么也没有（英国北部口语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 什麼也沒有（英國北部口語）
• Hindi: कुछ भी नहीं (ब्रिटेन के उत्तर का स्थानीय/वाक्यांश)
• Arabic: لا شيء (عامية شمال إنجلترا)
• Bengali: কিছু না - কিছুই না
• Russian: ничего
• Japanese: 何もない
• Vietnamese: không gì - chẳng có gì
• Korean: 아무것도 없음 - 아무것도 아님
• Turkish: hiçbir şey - hiçbir şey yok
• Urdu: کچھ نہیں
• Indonesian: tidak ada apa-apa

Example Sentences

I've got nowt to eat in the house.

basic

There's nowt wrong with this coat.

basic

He did nowt all weekend.

basic

They say talk is cheap, but actions mean nowt without effort.

natural

You can complain all you like, but it'll do you nowt good.

natural

Lost my keys again—I've got nowt but bad luck today!

natural