African English
Na
Used to emphasize a point or add emphasis in conversation.
Literal Meaning
Na → Symbol for sodium, a chemical element with atomic number 11
Actual Meaning
Nigerian Pidgin emphasis
Examples in Context

E go come tomorrow na, no worry.

This food na real special, e sweet well well!

Na true as e be, no be lie.

Helpful Tips
  • 1In conversation, 'na' can signal agreement or acknowledge something as being very true or important.
  • 2Pay attention to the tone and context; 'na' can add a sense of finality or strong affirmation to a statement.
  • 3Use 'na' to emphasize a statement or feeling, similar to saying 'it is' or 'that's how it is'.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
seriously
no doubt
indeed
truthfully
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