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?

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