ni
word
Definition
Used in Spanish to mean 'neither' or 'nor,' it introduces negative alternatives or things that are not included. Also appears in other languages with similar meanings.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly appears in Spanish and Portuguese to link two or more negative items, as in 'ni tú ni yo' ('neither you nor I'). Used with negative phrases, not in affirmative statements.
Spanish: niPortuguese (BR): nemPortuguese (PT): nemChinese (Simplified): 也不 - 甚至不Chinese (Traditional): 也不 - 甚至不Hindi: न तोArabic: ولاBengali: না...না - কিংবা নয়Russian: ниJapanese: 〜も〜も...ないVietnamese: không...cũng khôngKorean: ~도 ~도 아니다Turkish: ne...ne - ne deUrdu: نہ...نہIndonesian: tidak...juga tidak
Example Sentences
Ni you nor I have the answer.
basic
He likes neither pizza ni pasta.
basic
We saw ni sun ni stars last night.
basic
She can't swim, play tennis, or speak French—ni one skill, ni another!
natural
He didn't call, he didn't text—ni a single word from him!
natural
I'm sorry, but there's ni milk ni bread left.
natural