Translation of German word "Na?" to English
Na?
Meaning
interjectionInterjection used as a casual conversational opener: 'well? / so? / hey' (inviting the listener to share news or respond).
How to use
Na? (slang: 'Hey? / Well? / What's up?') — informal greeting/conversation opener. Na, wie läuft's? — Hey, how's it going? Na und? — So what? Na ja... — Well... / I guess...
🇬🇧 English
Hey/What's up?
Example
Na, wie war dein erster Tag im neuen Job?
Well, how was your first day at the new job?
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Common phrases
- Na, wie läuft's?— Hey, how's it going?
- Na und?— So what? / And then?
- Na ja...— Well... / I guess... / Sort of...
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What is the definition of the German word "Na?"?▼
The German word "Na?" is defined as: "Interjection used as a casual conversational opener: 'well? / so? / hey' (inviting the listener to share news or respond)."
What does the German word "Na?" mean?▼
The German word "Na?" means "Hey/What's up?" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Na?"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Na?"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Na, wie war dein erster Tag im neuen Job?" (which translates as "Well, how was your first day at the new job?").
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