Meaning 1colloquial · 82%
An informal interjection used to start a conversation, ask how someone is, or react to something.
Natural examples
Na, wie war dein erster Arbeitstag?
Well, how was your first day at work?
Na, alles bereit für die Reise?
So, is everything ready for the trip?
„Na, das ist ja unerwartet!“
“Well, that is unexpected!”
Usage note
Meaning and tone depend strongly on emphasis and context. Na can be a friendly greeting or show interest, impatience, surprise, disagreement, or encouragement.
Mini-lesson: na
An informal interjection used to start a conversation, ask how someone is, or react to something. Meaning and tone depend strongly on emphasis and context. Na can be a friendly greeting or show interest, impatience, surprise, disagreement, or encouragement.
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