A2 Expression 非正式

نه نه

na na

No, no / Not at all

意思

Used to strongly negate something or express disagreement.

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文化背景

In Iran, saying 'no' once is often seen as a polite 'maybe.' To truly refuse something, you must use 'Na na' or even 'Na na na' to show you are serious. When bargaining in a bazaar, 'Na na' is used to reject a price. It's part of the theatrical nature of Iranian commerce. Younger generations might replace 'Na na' with 'Na baba' to sound more cool or surprised, but 'Na na' remains the standard for simple corrections. In Afghanistan, 'Nay nay' is used similarly, though the pronunciation of the 'ay' sound is more distinct than the Tehrani 'a'.

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The Hand Wave

When saying 'Na na' to correct someone, a small side-to-side wave of the hand makes you look 100% more like a local.

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Don't Over-repeat

Three 'na's is fine, but four or five can start to sound like you are mocking the other person or are very annoyed.

意思

Used to strongly negate something or express disagreement.

🎯

The Hand Wave

When saying 'Na na' to correct someone, a small side-to-side wave of the hand makes you look 100% more like a local.

⚠️

Don't Over-repeat

Three 'na's is fine, but four or five can start to sound like you are mocking the other person or are very annoyed.

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Ta'arof Timing

Wait about half a second after the offer before saying 'Na na' to show you actually considered it.

自我测试

Complete the dialogue using 'نه نه' and a short explanation.

دوست: فردا بریم سینما؟ شما: ________، فردا باید درس بخونم.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: نه نه

The speaker is declining the invitation and providing a reason, making 'Na na' the most natural fit.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

Situation: Someone thinks your name is 'Ali' but it is 'Reza'.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: نه نه، من رضا هستم.

Use 'Na na' to quickly and politely correct a factual error about yourself.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate emphatic negation.

میزبان: باز هم کباب می‌خوری؟ میهمان: ________، خیلی ممنون، واقعا سیر شدم.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: نه نه

In a hospitality context, 'Na na' is used to show you are sincerely full.

🎉 得分: /3

视觉学习工具

When to use 'Na na'

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Correction

  • Wrong name
  • Wrong time
  • Wrong way

Ta'arof

  • More tea
  • Paying bill
  • Taking gift
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Urgency

  • Stop child
  • Danger
  • Wait!

练习题库

3 练习
Complete the dialogue using 'نه نه' and a short explanation. dialogue_completion A2

دوست: فردا بریم سینما؟ شما: ________، فردا باید درس بخونم.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: نه نه

The speaker is declining the invitation and providing a reason, making 'Na na' the most natural fit.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: Someone thinks your name is 'Ali' but it is 'Reza'.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: نه نه، من رضا هستم.

Use 'Na na' to quickly and politely correct a factual error about yourself.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate emphatic negation. Fill Blank A2

میزبان: باز هم کباب می‌خوری؟ میهمان: ________، خیلی ممنون، واقعا سیر شدم.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: نه نه

In a hospitality context, 'Na na' is used to show you are sincerely full.

🎉 得分: /3

常见问题

5 个问题

No, in fact, it's often more polite than a single 'Na' because it sounds warmer and more engaged in the conversation.

It's better to use 'Nakheyr' or a single 'Na' followed by a polite title like 'Ghorban' or 'Agha'.

'Na na' is for correction; 'Na baba' is for surprise or disbelief.

Just write 'نه نه' or even 'نهههه' if you want to be very dramatic.

Sometimes. If someone offers food and you say 'Na na' while looking at the food, they will likely ask again!

相关表达

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نه بابا

similar

No way / You don't say

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اصلا

builds on

At all / Never

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نخیر

specialized form

No (formal)

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به هیچ وجه

specialized form

By no means

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عمرا

slang

Never in a million years

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