no
//ˈnɔ/ | /ˈnɔ/ | [ˈnɔ] | /ˈnɔ//
Polishintjparticle
Definitions
- 1.colloquialyeah, yep
- 2.used to state the speaker thinks something is obvious and that one should not ponder further; well, well yeah
- 3.used to state that the speaker thinks everything that can be said has been said and would like to finish the topic
- 4.used to encourage the conversation partner to give a response; well?
- 5.used to express surprise, awe, or caution
- 6.introduces a question, often lightly emotionally charged
- 7.used to draw attention to the current situation
- 8.colloquialexpresses uncertainty; well
- 9.colloquialFilled pause, usually connecting a previous sentence; well
- 10.emphatic particle used with imperatives to speed up a performed action; c'mon, now
No, rusz się! Swiatło jest zielone!
C'mon, move! The light is green!
[…] wróciwszy z kluczem na posłanie. — Niech mnie licho porwie, jeśli cię puszczę — musisz zostać z nami. — O! figle! no! no! daj no klucza, rzekł śmiejąc się Alexy, daj no, serce, klucza! daj!
[…] having returned with the key. "Goddamn it, if I let you go, you'll have to stay with us." "Oh! Jokes! Cmon! Cmon! Cmon, give the key!" Alex said laughing. "Cmon, heart, give the key!"
Synonyms & related words
Etymology
Clipping of ano. Compare Czech no, Silesian no, Slovak no. First attested in the 19th century.
Forms
- nualternative