نه
na[nə]
The English word "no" is translated into Sindhi as نه (na).
نه is a particle used to express disagreement or negation.
Meaning: used to show disagreement or negation (particle)
Which one should you use?
While نه is the standard form, you may also encounter the phrase نه نه, which is used specifically in informal contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
na
Did you know?
- The word نه is an ancient linguistic relative of the English word 'no', as both can be traced back through a chain of Indo-European languages to a common root.
- Sindhi speakers may use the phrase نه in a rhetorical question to seek confirmation, similar to how an English speaker adds 'right?' or 'isn't it?' to the end of a sentence.
- In Sindhi culture, a polite refusal or a gentle 'no' is often accompanied by a slight shake of the head or a specific hand gesture to avoid appearing blunt.
Examples in context
- نه، مان اهو نٿو ڪري سگهان.na, maan uho nathu karay saghan.No, I cannot do that.
- نه، اڄ اها شيء به نه هئي.na, aj uha shay bi na hui.No, there was nothing else today.
Example conversation
Zainab asks Imran if he has finished his homework.
- زینب Zainabعمران، ڇا توهان پنهنجو ڪم ڪري ورتو؟Imran, cha tuhan panhjo kam kare varto?Imran, have you done your work?
- عمران Imranنه، مان اڃا ڪري رهيو آهيان.Nah, maan ajja kare rahyo ahyan.No, I am still doing it.
- زینب Zainabڇا توهان کي مدد گهرجي؟Cha tuhan khay madad gharjay?Do you need help?
- عمران Imranنه، مهرباني.Nah, mahrubani.No, thank you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry نه, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
