No. 85 in Danish
nok
The Danish word "nok" means "enough" but can also imply "probably" or "surely" depending on context.
In a sentence
Jeg har nok penge til at købe det.
I have enough money to buy it.
Here, "nok" is used to denote 'enough', indicating sufficient quantity.
Han kommer nok til festen senere.
He will probably come to the party later.
Here, "nok" is used to mean 'probably', expressing likelihood or probability.
Nok er nok!
Enough is enough!
Here, "nok" is used emphatically to stress the concept of 'enough' in a statement of frustration or finality.
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