na
word
/ˈnɑ/
nah
/ˈnɑː/
nah
Definition
'Na' is an informal spoken expression in some dialects of English (not standard English) used for hesitation, to catch attention, or as a conversational filler, mainly in certain UK regions.
Usage & Nuances
'Na' is informal and colloquial, common in Northern England and Scotland. It can signal hesitation, emphasis, or get someone's attention. Rare in standard English—avoid in writing and formal speech.
Spanish: (no translation directa) - expresión informal de vacilación o énfasisPortuguese (BR): (sem tradução direta) - partícula informal de hesitação ou ênfasePortuguese (PT): (sem tradução direta) - partícula informal de hesitação ou ênfaseChinese (Simplified): （无直接翻译）- 用于非正式口语犹豫或强调Chinese (Traditional): （無直接翻譯）- 用於非正式口語猶豫或強調Hindi: (कोई सीधा अनुवाद नहीं) - अनौपचारिक बोलचाल में झिझक या ज़ोर देने के लिए प्रयोग होता हैArabic: (لا ترجمة مباشرة) - أداة غير رسمية للتردد أو التشديدBengali: না (সংলাপের অব্যয়) - হে (আহ্বানার্থে)Russian: а - эй (разговорное междометие)Japanese: なあ (話し言葉)Vietnamese: na (thán từ) - này (gọi chú ý)Korean: 나 (말할 때 쓰는 감탄사)Turkish: ya (konuşma eki) - hani (dikkat çekmek için)Urdu: نا (غیر رسمی گفتگو میں استعمال ہونے والا لفظ)Indonesian: na (partikel percakapan)
Example Sentences
Na, I don't think I can go out tonight.
basic
Let’s watch a movie, na?
basic
Na, that’s not what I meant.
basic
You could try fixing it yourself, na?
natural
It’s cold outside, na, bring your jacket!
natural
You’re coming to the party, na?
natural