no
word
/ˈnoʊ/
NOH
/nəʊ/
NOH
Definition
Used to give a negative response, refuse, or indicate absence or denial.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal situations. It can stand alone as a response or be part of phrases like 'no problem' or 'no way'. Do not confuse with 'not' which is used to negate verbs.
Spanish: noPortuguese (BR): nãoPortuguese (PT): nãoChinese (Simplified): 不Chinese (Traditional): 不Hindi: नहींArabic: لاBengali: নাRussian: нетJapanese: いいえVietnamese: khôngKorean: 아니요 - 없음(부정)Turkish: hayırUrdu: نہیںIndonesian: tidak - tidak ada
Example Sentences
No way! I can't believe that happened.
natural
There was no water in the bottle.
basic
She said no to the invitation.
basic
He answered no to the question.
basic
I have no idea where she went.
natural
No problem, I can help you with that.
natural