Interjection
nanu
Pronunciation: /naˈnuː/
An expression of wonderment or confusion
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Meanings
Interjection
- An expression of wonderment or confusion
Example sentence
Nanu? Was hat das damit zu tun?
Huh? What does that have to do with it?
Usage
- Nanu, was ist das? — Oh, what is that? Expresses puzzled surprise
- nanu / warum — an exclamation of surprise / a question word asking for a reason
„Nanu, die Tür war doch eben noch offen!“, sagte er.
'Oh, the door was open just a moment ago!' he said.