Translation of German word "Na?" to English
Na?
Meaning
NounA choreographic figure in which three or more dancers weave between one another, passing by left and right shoulder alternately.
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: "A choreographic figure in which three or more dancers weave between one another, passing by left and right shoulder alternately."
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: "Ich benutze oft das Wort „Na?" im Alltag." (which translates as "Well, how was your first day at the new job?").
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