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no

Pronunciation: /ˈnɔ/

“no” is a Polish word. Its 12 meanings in English:

interjection

  1. yeah, yep

particle

  1. used to state the speaker thinks something is obvious and that one should not ponder further; well, well yeah
  2. used to state that the speaker thinks everything that can be said has been said and would like to finish the topic
  3. expresses uncertainty; well
  4. used to encourage the conversation partner to give a response; well?
  5. used to express surprise, awe, or caution
  6. Filled pause, usually connecting a previous sentence; well
  7. introduces a question, often lightly emotionally charged
  8. used to draw attention to the current situation
  9. emphatic particle used with imperatives to speed up a performed action; c'mon, now
  10. used to urge a horse; hyah!
  11. synonym of jeno

Etymology

Clipping of ano. First attested in the 19th century. Compare Czech no, Silesian no, Slovak no.

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