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.”
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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 notesIn 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."
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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.
