Translation of Slovak word "nie" to English
nie
/ɲiɛ/
How to use
The negative particle and word-sentence 'nie' serves as the direct answer 'no' to polar questions and expresses contradiction or negative contrast ('nie ja, ale on'). It contrasts with the verbal prefix 'ne-', which attaches directly to finite verbs (nemám, neviem).
🇬🇧 English
not
Example sentence
Nie, dnes nemám čas na stretnutie.
No, I don't have time for a meeting today.
Povedala jasné nie na jeho ponuku.
She gave a clear no to his offer.
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Common phrases
- áno alebo nie— yes or no
- určite nie— definitely not
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What does the Slovak word "nie" mean?▼
The Slovak word "nie" means "not" in English.
How do you pronounce the Slovak word "nie"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Nie, dnes nemám čas na stretnutie." (which translates as "No, I don't have time for a meeting today.").
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