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μπα
nah /mba/
particleA2#605 most common
Also: nope, nahh
Example sentences
Μπα, δεν θέλω να πάω σήμερα.
Nah, I don't want to go today.
Μπα, δεν είναι σωστό αυτό.
Nah, that's not right.
Μπα, δεν νομίζω ότι θα τα καταφέρω.
Nah, I don't think I will manage.
Μπα, δεν έχει νόημα να το κάνουμε αυτό.
Nah, it doesn't make sense to do this.
Μπα, δεν χρειάζεται να ανησυχείς για μένα.
Nah, you don't need to worry about me.
Μπα, δεν μου αρέσει αυτή η ταινία.
Nah, I don't like this movie.
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'μπα' meaning 'nah' is an informal expression of negation or disbelief. It is likely derived from a colloquial or onomatopoeic origin, reflecting a sound of dismissal or negation, rather than from a classical Greek root.
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