Hindi · Greetings & Phrases
नहीं
Nahin
No
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
A negative answer.
Example
क्या आपको चाय चाहिए? — नहीं, धन्यवाद।
Do you want tea? — No, thanks.
Etymology
'नहीं' (Nahin) is an interjection meaning 'no' and is derived from ancient Indo-Aryan roots. It has been used to denote negation in Hindi for ages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Nahin' is primarily used in informal spoken contexts to negate statements. It is widely accepted across Hindi-speaking regions and is essential in everyday conversation.