Danish · Greetings & Phrases
Nej
No
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
A negative answer.
Example
Vil du have kaffe? — Nej, tak.
Do you want coffee? — No, thanks.
Etymology
'Nej' derives from Old Norse 'nei', which is a negative response. Its core has been preserved in Danish and other Scandinavian languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Nej' is commonly used as an informal way to decline or negate in various settings and is appropriate for both spoken and written contexts.