Marathi · Greetings & Phrases
नाही
nahi
No; not
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
A negative answer; also negates verbs.
Example
चहा घेणार का? — नाही, धन्यवाद.
Will you have tea? — No, thanks.
Etymology
'नाही' (nahi) means 'No; not' and is a simple negation word in Marathi. Its roots can be traced back to ancient Indian languages where negation formed a critical part of communication.
How & Where It’s Used
'नाही' is used universally in both formal and informal contexts, frequently appearing in everyday conversations and written texts.