INTERJECTION
naja/ˈnaˈjaː/well; um; I guess
naja is a German interjection that means well, um, or I guess. It is pronounced /ˈnaˈjaː/.
Definitions
1.used to express doubt, uncertainty, or hesitation; softening a statement(hesitation, reservation, informal speech)
a.indicating uncertainty or reluctant agreement
Naja, ich weiß nicht, ob das eine gute Idee ist.—Well, I don't know if that's a good idea.
b.softening a negative or critical statement
Naja, das Essen war nicht besonders lecker.—Well, the food wasn't particularly tasty.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "naja" mean in English?
- "naja" means well, um, or I guess. It is a German interjection.
- How do you pronounce "naja"?
- "naja" is pronounced /ˈnaˈjaː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "naja"?
- "naja" is a interjection in German.
