Urdu · Greetings & Phrases
نہیں
nahin
No; not
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
A negative answer; also negates verbs.
Example
چائے پئیں گے؟ — نہیں، شکریہ۔
Will you have tea? — No, thanks.
Etymology
'نہیں' is an Urdu word meaning 'no,' derived from Persian, and reflects negation in various contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both formal and informal settings to negate or refuse, 'nahin' is prevalent in spoken conversations across Urdu-speaking regions.