no niin

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Finnish

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Alternative forms

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈno ˈniːn/, [ˈno̞ ˈniːn]
  • IPA(key): /ˈnoˌniːn/, [ˈno̞ˌniːn]
  • Rhymes: -iːn

Interjection

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no niin

  1. OK, all right (utterance expressing exasperation or frustration)
    No niin! Nyt riittää!
    All right! That's enough!
  2. all right (used to indicate support, favor or encouragement)
  3. all right (used to fill space or pauses; used as a general lead-in or beginning)
  4. OK, now, now then (used to introduce a sentence in order to draw attention to the importance of what is being said)
    No niin, ajattelen erästä numeroa...
    OK, I'm thinking of a number...
  5. come on (expression of exasperation/impatience)

Usage notes

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The meanings are usually distinguished by means of intonation and tone of voice.

Anagrams

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