nu
word
Definition
'Nu' is a rare English interjection that mimics a Yiddish expression meaning 'well?', 'so?', or expressing impatience or prompting. It is mostly used in informal or playful contexts.
Usage & Nuances
'Nu' is informal, mostly used by speakers familiar with Yiddish or Jewish-American culture. It lacks a formal register and is rare in writing outside jokes or dialogue. Often functions like 'well?' or 'so?' to prompt a reply or action.
Spanish: (no translation, interjección fonética) - nu (onomatopeya, poco común)Portuguese (BR): (nenhuma tradução, interjeição fonética) - nu (onomatopeia, raro)Portuguese (PT): (sem tradução, interjeição fonética) - nu (onomatopeia, raro)Chinese (Simplified): (无翻译，语气词或拟声词)Chinese (Traditional): (無翻譯，語氣詞或擬聲詞)Hindi: (कोई अनुवाद नहीं, ध्वन्यात्मक भावसूचक) - नू (अत्यंत दुर्लभ)Arabic: (بدون ترجمة، صوت تعبيري أو لفظ منطوق نادر)Bengali: নু (ইয়িদ্দিশ থেকে আগত আওয়াজ/আবেগ) - আচ্ছা? - তাহলে?Russian: нуJapanese: ヌー (間投詞・イディッシュ由来)Vietnamese: nu (thán từ mượn từ Yiddish) - Vậy? - Thế nào?Korean: 누 (유대계식 감탄사)Turkish: nu (Yidiş kökenli ünlem) - Ee? - Şimdi?Urdu: نو (یہدی زبان سے ماخوذ، جذباتی اظہار)Indonesian: nu (seruan dari Yiddish) - Nah? - Jadi?
Example Sentences
Nu, are you coming or not?
basic
Nu, are you going to call her or should I?
natural
Nu, what do you want to eat?
basic
She looked at me and said, 'Nu?'
basic
We've been waiting for an hour—nu?
natural
He gave me a long story, and I said, 'Nu, get to the point.'
natural