na
Translation
well?, so?, hey?
Examples
Na, wie geht's?
Well, how's it going?
Na, kommst du?
Well, are you coming?
Na und?
So what?
Grammar Patterns
((na)) [question/prompt] 'well', 'so' Na, how's it going?
Similar Words
also (so), nun (now)
Etymology
Comes from a short, onomatopoeic sound used to get someone's attention.
Memory Tips
It's a conversational starter or prod, similar to 'Well?' or 'So, what's up?'. Use it to ask a question or urge someone on.