ναι

See also: 'ναι and ναί

Greek

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek ναί (naí).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ne̞]

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Adverb

ναι • (nai)

1. yes

Coordinate terms

• μάλιστα (málista, “yes, ok”) (acknowledging a request)
• όχι (óchi, “no”)

Noun

ναι • (nai) n (indeclinable)

1. yes

   Ναι σε όλα!

   Nai se óla!

   Yes to all!

   Αθροίστε τα ναι σας.

   Athroíste ta nai sas.

   Add up your yeses.