INTERJECTION
na/na/well; so; hey
na is a German interjection that means well, so, or hey. It is pronounced /na/.
Definitions
1.used to begin a conversation, attract attention, or check in with someone(colloquial, greeting/opening)
a.greeting or informal opening word
Na, wie geht's dir?—So, how are you?
2.used to express expectation, impatience, or surprise(colloquial, expressing impatience/surprise)
a.expressing impatience or urging
Na, komm schon!—Come on, then!
b.expressing surprise or catching someone in the act
Na, was machst du denn hier?—Well, what are you doing here?
Frequently asked questions
- What does "na" mean in English?
- "na" means well, so, or hey. It is a German interjection.
- How do you pronounce "na"?
- "na" is pronounced /na/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "na"?
- "na" is a interjection in German.
