Meaning of нали | Babel Free

Definitions

1. interrogative particle: introduces a question, in which the speaker expects an affirmative response: right?
2. emphatic particle: expresses or introduces new relevant information/evidence: after all, given that
3. interrogative-emphatic particle: expresses irritation or scepticism

Equivalents

Examples

“Нали го знаеш?”

You know him, right?

“Нали разбра условието?”

You understood the requirement, didn't you?

“Нали ще слушаш?”

You are going to listen (to be obedient), aren't you?

“Той беше готов да отговори веднага. Та нали това му е специалността!”

He was ready to reply immediately, since this (topic/question) was within his sphere of expertise.

“Лесно е да искаш туй и онуй, когато си дете. Нали някой друг плаща!”

It's easy to ask for things, when you are kid. After all, someone else pays!

“Нали резултатът беше сигурен! Защо не се получи?”

The (promised) outcome was supposed to be certain! Why didn't it occur?

“Нали си учен! Защо питаш мен?”

You are the smart one! Why do you ask me?

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