nyet
Nyet (intj) means No — used to represent a Russian-style blunt refusal. Example: “He just shook his head and said, "Nyet.”
How to use nyet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA borrowed word for "no", often used in English for humorous or dramatic effect to evoke a stern Russian refusal.
Informal and mostly used jokingly or for stylistic flavour rather than as everyday vocabulary.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Russian нет (net), meaning "no".
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What does “nyet” mean?
The word “nyet” means no — used to represent a Russian-style blunt refusal. In plain terms, a borrowed word for "no", often used in English for humorous or dramatic effect to evoke a stern Russian refusal.
How do you pronounce “nyet”?
“Nyet” is pronounced nyeht (/njɛt/ in IPA).
How do you use “nyet” in a sentence?
Here is “nyet” used in a sentence: “He just shook his head and said, "Nyet.".”
What is the opposite of “nyet”?
The opposite of “nyet” — its antonyms — is da.
What part of speech is “nyet”?
“Nyet” is an intj.
Where does the word “nyet” come from?
The word “nyet” comes from Russian. Borrowed from Russian нет (net), meaning "no".
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