Swedish · Greetings & Phrases
Nej
No
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
A negative answer.
Example
Vill du ha kaffe? — Nej, tack.
Do you want coffee? — No, thanks.
Etymology
'Nej' means 'No' and is derived from Old Norse 'nei.' It has consistently functioned as a negative response in various Scandinavian languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Nej' is commonly used in everyday conversation to express negation, suitable for both formal and informal contexts in spoken and written communication.