nah
word
/ˈnɑ/
nah
/nˈɑː/
nah
Definition
An informal way to say "no" or to show that you do not agree, do not want something, or think something is not true. It is common in casual speech and text messages.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal. Softer and more conversational than "no," and sometimes playful. Common alone as a reply, or before a sentence: "Nah, I'm fine." Do not use it in formal writing or professional situations.
Spanish: no - para nadaPortuguese (BR): não - de jeito nenhumPortuguese (PT): não - nada dissoChinese (Simplified): 不 - 不是Chinese (Traditional): 不 - 不是Hindi: नहीं - बिलकुल नहींArabic: لا - أبدًاBengali: না - নাহRussian: неа - да нетJapanese: いや - ううんVietnamese: không - không đâuKorean: 아니 - 아니야Turkish: yok - hayır (samimi)Urdu: نہ - نہیں (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: nggak - nggak ah
Example Sentences
I thought about buying it, but then I was like, nah.
natural
Do you want some coffee? Nah, I'm okay.
basic
Nah, that isn't my bag.
basic
He asked me to go, but I said nah.
basic
Nah, I don't think that's a good idea.
natural
Are you still mad at me? Nah, we're good.
natural