Noun
der Nu
Pronunciation: /nuː/
moment; instant (im Nu: in no time)
B2
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Meanings
Noun
- moment; instant (im Nu: in no time)
Example sentence
Sie hat im Nu ein leckeres Essen gezaubert.
She whipped up a delicious meal in no time.
Word forms
singular
der Nu
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Nu
Accusativeden Nu
Dativedem Nu
Genitivedes Nus
Nu has no common plural.
Usage
- im Nu — A fixed expression meaning in no time.
- im Nu verschwinden — Disappear very quickly; Nu usually occurs in this expression.
Die frisch gebackenen Brötchen waren im Nu verkauft.
The freshly baked rolls sold out in no time.