Category: Greetings & PhrasesPart of speech: adverbDifficulty: Common
Nem
/Nem/Roman
English meaning: No
Definition
A word used to express negation or refusal.
Example
“Nem, köszönöm.”
In English: “No, thank you.”
Another example: “Nem, ma nem érek rá.”
Usage — When, Where & How
The standard word for 'no' and also the main negation particle placed before verbs and adjectives. As a standalone refusal it works in all registers; before a verb it forms negative sentences.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Nem' translates to 'no' and has maintained its form through various stages of the Hungarian language, directly opposing 'igen'.
Common Collocations
- Nem tudom.
- Nem, köszönöm.
- Egyáltalán nem.
- Még nem.
Word Forms
emphatic negation: sem / nem is
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