Romanian · Greetings & Phrases
nu
No
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
A negative answer.
Example
Vrei cafea? — Nu, mulțumesc.
Do you want coffee? — No, thanks.
Etymology
'Nu' means 'no', rooted in the Proto-Slavic linguistic tradition. It serves as a straightforward negation in Romanian.
How & Where It’s Used
'Nu' is frequently used in spoken and written contexts, applicable in both formal and informal communications throughout Romania.