Na?
Hey? / Well? / So? (casual conversation opener)
Intermediate Interjection
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Pronunciation
/naː/
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Cultural Note
'Na' is a quintessentially German conversation opener that has no direct English equivalent. It is a casual, friendly sound used to initiate conversation, similar to 'well' or 'so.' Two Germans meeting might exchange just 'Na?' — 'Na?' and consider that a complete greeting.
📝 Example Sentences
Na, wie geht's?
So, how are you?
Na, alles klar?
Hey, everything okay?
Na, was macht die Arbeit?
So, how's work going?