Punjabi · Greetings & Phrases
ਨਹੀਂ
nahin
No; not
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
A negative answer; also negates verbs.
Example
ਚਾਹ ਪੀਓਗੇ? — ਨਹੀਂ ਜੀ, ਸ਼ੁਕਰੀਆ।
Will you have tea? — No ji, thanks.
Etymology
'ਨਹੀਂ' (nahin) is derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'not', and functions as the negative form in the Punjabi language.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in informal and formal speech as a negation in responses, prevalent among Punjabi speakers.