particle

nia

nyah

Nia (particle) means used at the end of a sentence to stress that something is small, trivial, or no big deal. Example: “I just borrowed it for a bit, nia.”

particle

Used at the end of a sentence to stress that something is small, trivial, or no big deal.

""I just borrowed it for a bit, nia.""

How to use nia

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA colloquial tag meaning roughly "that's all" or "just."

When to use it

Informal, used mainly in Singaporean and Malaysian English.

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Etymology

From Hokkien niā, meaning "only."

Synonyms

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just only merely

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Rhymes for nia

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Frequently asked questions

What does “nia” mean?

The word “nia” means used at the end of a sentence to stress that something is small, trivial, or no big deal. In plain terms, a colloquial tag meaning roughly "that's all" or "just.".

How do you pronounce “nia”?

“Nia” is pronounced nyah (/njɑ(ː)˨/ in IPA).

How do you use “nia” in a sentence?

Here is “nia” used in a sentence: “"I just borrowed it for a bit, nia.".”

What part of speech is “nia”?

“Nia” is a particle.

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