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POLISH · A WORD WITH POSSIBILITIES

no.

yeah, yep

2 characters1 syllables approx.Polski language

Meaning & usage

intj/ˈnɔ/[ˈnɔ][ˈnɔ][ˈnɔ]

  1. yeah, yep

Where this word comes from

Clipping of ano. First attested in the 19th century. Compare Czech no, Silesian no, Slovak no.

particle/ˈnɔ/[ˈnɔ][ˈnɔ][ˈnɔ]

  1. used to state the speaker thinks something is obvious and that one should not ponder further; well, well yeah

  2. used to state that the speaker thinks everything that can be said has been said and would like to finish the topic

  3. expresses uncertainty; well

    colloquial

  4. used to encourage the conversation partner to give a response; well?

    usually

  5. used to express surprise, awe, or caution

    extended · often

  6. Filled pause, usually connecting a previous sentence; well

  7. introduces a question, often lightly emotionally charged

  8. used to draw attention to the current situation

Where this word comes from

Clipping of ano. First attested in the 19th century. Compare Czech no, Silesian no, Slovak no.

particle/ˈnɔ/[ˈnɔ][ˈnɔ][ˈnɔ]

  1. emphatic particle used with imperatives to speed up a performed action; c'mon, now

    No, rusz się! Swiatło jest zielone!

  2. emphatic particle used with imperatives to speed up a performed action; c'mon, now used to urge a horse; hyah!

  3. synonym of jeno

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ís? Proto-Indo-European *h₁óynosder. Proto-Balto-Slavic *edīˀnas Proto-Slavic *edìnъ Old Polish jeden Proto-Slavic *-o Old Polish -o Old Polish jedno Old Polish jeno Polish jenoclip. Polish no Clipping of jeno. First attested in 1749. Compare Silesian no.

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