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No. 5,707 in Dutch

nah

"Nah" in Dutch is an informal word expressing hesitation, doubt, or mild disagreement, similar to "well" or "meh" in English.

In a sentence

  • Nah, ik denk dat ik morgen pas ga schoonmaken.

    Well, I think I'll only start cleaning tomorrow.

    Expression of hesitation or reconsideration before stating something.

  • Zij klonk steeds meer nah en overtuigde niemand.

    She sounded increasingly unconvincing and convinced no one.

    Indicates a tone of reluctance or lack of enthusiasm.

  • Ik ben nah, echt moe na zo'n lange dag.

    I'm so, really tired after such a long day.

    Adding emphasis to a feeling of tiredness.

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