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no, no, no, I did not, no, rather
/neː/
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A Latvian no used for refusal, for answers to negative questions, for self-correction, and as a noun-like word for a refusal or denial.
Examples
Uz šo jautājumu atbilde bija īsa: nē.
The answer to that question was short: no.
Šis nē nozīmēja skaidru atteikumu.
This no meant a clear refusal.
Viņš piedāvāja vēl vienu kafiju, bet es teicu nē.
He offered another coffee, but I said no.
Istabā valdīja klusums. Nē, drīzāk smaga spriedze.
There was silence in the room. No, rather a heavy tension.
Vai tev vajag palīdzību? Nē, paldies.
Do you need help? No, thank you.
Similar words
ne
atteikums
drīzāk
noliegums
noraidījums
ne
ne
Meanings
Examples
Nē, es šodien nenākšu.
No, I will not come today.
Vai tev vajag palīdzību? Nē, paldies.
Do you need help? No, thank you.
Viņš piedāvāja vēl vienu kafiju, bet es teicu nē.
He offered another coffee, but I said no.
Nē, tā nav mana soma.
No, that is not my bag.
Bērns skaļi protestēja: nē, es negribu!
The child protested loudly: no, I do not want to!
Uz šo jautājumu atbilde bija īsa: nē.
The answer to that question was short: no.
Examples
Vai tu neesi noguris? Nē, neesmu.
Are you not tired? No, I am not.
Vai viņa neatnāks? Nē, neatnāks.
Is she not coming? No, she is not coming.
Vai jūs to nezinājāt? Nē, nezinājām.
Did you not know that? No, we did not.
Vai tev nav laika? Nē, nav.
Do you not have time? No, I do not.
Vai viņi nesaprot noteikumus? Nē, nesaprot.
Do they not understand the rules? No, they do not.
Vai tu nepaņēmi atslēgas? Nē, nepaņēmu.
Did you not take the keys? No, I did not.
Examples
Sākumā šķita, ka viņš kavējas. Nē, viņš vienkārši nenāks.
At first it seemed he was late. No, he simply will not come.
Istabā valdīja klusums. Nē, drīzāk smaga spriedze.
There was silence in the room. No, rather a heavy tension.
Viņa bija nogurusi. Nē, pavisam pārgurusi.
She was tired. No, completely exhausted.
Tas nav tikai labs rezultāts. Nē, tas ir izcils.
This is not just a good result. No, it is excellent.
Es domāju, ka tas būs grūti. Nē, tas būs gandrīz neiespējami.
I think it will be hard. No, it will be almost impossible.
Viņš runāja mierīgi. Nē, pat pārāk mierīgi.
He spoke calmly. No, even too calmly.
Examples
Viņai bija grūti pateikt nē.
It was hard for her to say no.
Komitejas nē apturēja visu projektu.
The committee's no stopped the whole project.
Šis nē nozīmēja skaidru atteikumu.
This no meant a clear refusal.
Bērns dzirdēja stingru nē un apklusa.
The child heard a firm no and fell silent.
Dažreiz viens godīgs nē ir labāks par neskaidru solījumu.
Sometimes one honest no is better than a vague promise.
Pēc viņas nē saruna ātri beidzās.
After her no, the conversation ended quickly.
Similar words
atteikums
noraidījums
noliegums
FAQ
nē means no in Latvian, especially as a negative answer, refusal, or protest.
What is the difference between nē and ne?
nē is a full answer meaning no, while ne is the negating particle before another word, as in negribu.
nē is pronounced /neː/, with a long ē sound.
Can nē be used as a noun?
nē can be treated as a noun-like word for a refusal or denial, as in pateikt nē.
How do negative questions work with nē?
After a negative question, nē usually confirms the negative answer, as in Nē, neesmu for No, I am not.
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