oh nee
The Dutch phrase for "oh no" is oh nee.
oh nee is an exclamation used to express alarm.
Meaning: exclamation of alarm (intj)
Did you know?
- The word nee is actually a combination of the negation ne and the word een, which means 'one'.
- While oh nee expresses alarm, the Dutch use the word jammer to express a softer 'oh no' when something is merely a pity.
- Adding the word toch after oh nee creates a phrase that expresses a feeling of 'how could this happen again'.
Examples in context
- Oh nee, het is vrijdag de dertiende!Oh no, it's Friday the thirteenth!This sentence shows how to use oh nee when reacting to an unlucky date.Tatoeba #8035880 by MarijnKp, translation #2738327 by Hybrid
- Oh nee, ik ben mijn medicatie vergeten!Oh no, I forgot my pills!This sentence demonstrates using oh nee when realizing you have forgotten your medication.Tatoeba #13817785 by Jann, translation #3391102 by Hybrid
- Oh nee, ik ben vergeten mijn portemonnee mee te nemen!Oh no, I forgot to bring my wallet!This sentence illustrates using oh nee when you realize you have left your wallet behind.Tatoeba #7598794 by MarijnKp, translation #7593086 by feudalism
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are in the kitchen and a glass breaks.
- EmmaOh nee, het glas is kapot!Oh no, the glass is broken!
- LucasMaak je geen zorgen, ik ruim het op.Don't worry, I'll clean it up.
- EmmaPas maar op voor de scherven, Lucas.Just be careful of the shards, Lucas.
- LucasIk pak de bezem erbij.I'll get the broom.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nee, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
