Meanings
alternative net · alternative niet
- uncountableA no; a negative response (in a Russian context).
alternative net · alternative niet
- No (in a Russian context).
Nyet problem, Sarge.
2010 Oct, John G. Hemry, “The Rift”, in Analog Science Fiction & Fact, volume 130, number 10, page 91 more example
"Nyet," he said with an impatient wave, and walked into the cold night.
1990 December 31, F. Coleman, “A Soviet Bombshell”, in Newsweek, volume 116, number 27, page 50
Synonyms & antonyms
Origin
- Russianнет
- Russianнет
- Englishnyet
Borrowed from Russian нет (net, “no”).
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