Yeah-Nah

Pronunciation: /jɛˈnɑ/

Definitions of Yeah-nah

interjection used informally in Australian and New Zealand English to express agreement or acknowledgment, often with a hint of disagreement or reservation

Example Sentences

A1 Yeah-nah, I don't like spicy food.

A2 Yeah-nah, I don't think that's a good idea.

B1 Yeah-nah, I'm not sure if I can make it to the party.

B2 Yeah-nah, I don't agree with that decision.

C1 Yeah-nah, I have a different perspective on this matter.

C2 Yeah-nah, I strongly disagree with the proposed solution.

Examples of Yeah-nah in a Sentence

formal When considering the risks involved, the decision to proceed with the project is a definite yeah-nah for me.

informal Do you want to go out tonight? Yeah-nah, I'm feeling pretty tired.

slang I asked him if he liked the new song, and he was like 'yeah-nah, it's not really my vibe.'

figurative Her excuse for being late was a yeah-nah kind of situation - it didn't quite add up.

Grammatical Forms of Yeah-nah

• past tense: Yeah-nahed
• plural: Yeah-nahs
• comparative: more Yeah-nah
• superlative: most Yeah-nah
• present tense: Yeah-nahs
• future tense: will Yeah-nah
• perfect tense: have Yeah-nahed
• continuous tense: is Yeah-nahing
• singular: Yeah-nah
• positive degree: Yeah-nah
• infinitive: to Yeah-nah
• gerund: Yeah-nahing
• participle: Yeah-nahed

Origin and Evolution of Yeah-nah

First Known Use: 1980 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Yeah-nah' is believed to have originated in Australia, particularly among the Aboriginal communities.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a colloquial expression in Australian English, 'Yeah-nah' has evolved to become a common slang term used to express ambivalence or hesitation in response to a question or statement.