なあ (naa)

Meaning & usage

How ~!; what ~! ~!; I wonder; I wish | An exclamatory sentential particle which is used in informal male speech.

Example sentences 12

1. あのけちの吉田がよく金を出したなあ。

   I'm surprised that that stingy guy Yoshida gave money.

2. まだ間に合うかなあ。

   I wonder if I can still make it in time.

3. よく飲んだなあ。

   We drank a lot! / Did we drink!

4. タイガース、今日勝たないかなあ。

   I wish the Tigers would win today.

5. 何か面白い映画はないかなあ。

   I wonder if there is (literally: isn't) an interesting movie.

6. 家が欲しいなあ。

   I want a house so badly.

7. 山内さん、今日は来ないかなあ。

   I wonder if Mr. Yamauchi is not coming today.

8. 彼はよく食べるなあ。

   He eats a lot!

9. 彼女、こんなことを言っても怒らないかなあ。

   I wonder if she will (literally: won't) get mad if I say such a thing.

10. 河合かわい君、早く来ないかなあ。

    I wish Kawai would come soon.

11. 素晴らしい映画だなあと思った。

    I was so impressed by that (wonderful) movie. (literally: What a wonderful movie, I thought.)

12. 車があったらいいなあ。

    I wish I had a car.