INTERJECTION

Na/na/well; so; hey

Na is a German interjection that means well, so, or hey. It is pronounced /na/.

Definitions

1.used to get someone's attention or as a casual greeting(attention-grabber/greeting)

a.greeting or prompting someone informally

Na, wie geht's dir?—Hey, how are you?

2.used to urge or prompt someone to speak or act(expression of impatience/prompt)

a.prompt for further information

Na, was ist jetzt?—Well, what's up now?

3.used to express mild surprise, interest, or as a reaction(expression of surprise/reaction)

a.surprised exclamation

Na, sieh einer an!—Well, would you look at that!

Frequently asked questions

What does "Na" mean in English?
"Na" means well, so, or hey. It is a German interjection.
How do you pronounce "Na"?
"Na" is pronounced /na/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "Na"?
"Na" is a interjection in German.

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