ना
na
The English word "no" is translated into Konkani as ना (na).
ना is a particle used to express negation or to show disagreement with a statement or question.
Meaning: used to show disagreement or negation (particle)
Which one should you use?
The term नाको is also used to express "no" in informal situations.
How do you pronounce it?
na
Did you know?
- Konkani is an Indo-Aryan language, meaning ना shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the English word 'no' via the ancient Sanskrit root न.
- In certain dialects of Konkani, adding a questioning tone to ना can turn the word 'no' into a tag question similar to 'isn't it?' or 'right?' in English.
- In many Konkani-speaking households, a soft, trailing 'na' can be used as a filler word to signal that you are thinking about a response rather than actually disagreeing.
Examples in context
- ना, हांव वचना.na, hav vachna.No, I am not going.
- ना, म्हाका तें आवडना.na, mhaka te avadna.No, I don't like that.
- ना, तें खरें न.na, te kharen na.No, that is not true.
Example conversation
Nisha asks Rohan if he has finished his homework.
- निशा Nishaरोहन, तुजो गृहकार्य जालो?Rohan, tuzo gruhakarya jalo?Rohan, is your homework done?
- रोहन Rohanना, अजून बाकी आसा.na, azun baki asa.No, it is still pending.
- निशा Nishaतूं केन्ना करतलो?tuv kenna kartalo?When will you do it?
- रोहन Rohanहांव आतां कांय वेळान करतलों.hanv ata kay velan kartalo.I will do it in a little while.
