Nee
everyday
No in Pennsylvania Dutch is Nee. The word for yes is Ya.
Meaning: a negative answer (word)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | Note |
|---|---|
| Nee | everyday |
| Ya | yes |
For a firmer refusal, people say Nee, sell geht net, "no, that does not work".
How do you pronounce it?
Nee rhymes with "say".
Did you know?
- Boi, "pie", is a loan from English, one of many everyday words Pennsylvania Dutch took from its neighbours.
Examples in context
- Nee, denki.No, thanks.
- Ya, ich kumm mit.Yes, I am coming along.
Example conversation
Grandmother Lydia offers pie to her grandson Jonas.
- LydiaWitt du noch Boi?Do you want more pie?
- JonasNee, denki. Ich bin satt.No, thanks. I am full.
- LydiaGut.Good.
