Hungarian · Greetings & Phrases
Nem
no
Beginneradverb
Definition
A word used to express negation or refusal.
Example
Nem, köszönöm.
No, thank you.
Etymology
'Nem' translates to 'no' and has maintained its form through various stages of the Hungarian language, directly opposing 'igen'.
How & Where It’s Used
'Nem' serves as a negative response in any context, both formal and informal, frequently used in spoken and written language.