How to Say "No" in Slovak - How To Say Guide

nie

/ɲɪ̯e/

In Slovak, the word for "no" is nie.

The word nie is used as a particle to express disagreement or negation. It can also function as a noun meaning "a no".

Meaning: used to show disagreement or negation (particle)

Related words

When used as a noun meaning "a no", it is categorized as a neuter noun.

/ɲɪ̯e/

In some Slovak dialects, the word nie can be used in a way that sounds like a question to mean 'isn't it?' or 'right?', turning a negation into a request for confirmation.
The word nie shares an ancient root with the English word 'no', as both descend from the same Proto-Indo-European origin.
When using nie to correct someone, the tone is often more important than the word itself to avoid sounding accidentally aggressive.

A ja odpoviem nie.
And I answer: no.
This sentence shows the use of nie as an answer.
Tatoeba #9987665 by Dominika7, translation #1304598 by candistyx
Tom nie je hlupák.
Tom is no fool.
This sentence demonstrates the use of nie in a negative statement.
Tatoeba #9989673 by Dominika7, translation #2273328 by CK
Nie, to sú rajčiny.
No, it's the tomatoes.
This sentence shows how to use nie to correct a statement.
Tatoeba #9854780 by Dominika7, translation #3767103 by Eldad
Ľutujem, ale musím to odmietnuť.
I'm sorry, but I have to decline.
Bohužiaľ, nie je to možné.
Unfortunately, it's not possible.
Nie, ďakujem.
No, thank you.
To je fajn, ale ja radšej nie.
That's fine, but I'd rather not.
Dnes sa mi to nehodí.
It doesn't work for me today.
Ľutujem, ale momentálne som zaneprázdnený/á. Možno nabudúce.
I'm sorry, but I'm currently busy. Maybe next time.
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Peter and Dana are deciding if they should go outside in the rain.

Sources

Wiktionary, “no” translations and entries nie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries nie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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