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Nor

nɔr
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
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of niet, noch, en ook niet

Nor meanings in Dutch

of niet

Example:
I don't like apples, nor do I like oranges.
Ik houd niet van appels, of niet van sinaasappels.
He doesn't have a car, nor does he ride a bike.
Hij heeft geen auto, of niet een fiets.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in negative constructions to connect two clauses that are also negative.
Note: In Dutch, 'of niet' is often used similarly to 'nor' in English. It's less common in everyday speech and might sound formal.

noch

Example:
She likes neither chocolate nor vanilla ice cream.
Ze houdt van noch chocolade, noch van vanille-ijs.
Neither the teacher nor the student was present.
Noch de leraar, noch de leerling was aanwezig.
Usage: formalContext: Typically used in written language or formal speech to emphasize the negation of both options.
Note: 'Noch' is the equivalent of 'nor' and is used in more formal contexts, often when presenting two negative alternatives.

en ook niet

Example:
He doesn't play soccer, nor does he play basketball.
Hij speelt geen voetbal, en ook niet basketbal.
I didn't see the movie, nor did I read the book.
Ik heb de film niet gezien, en ook niet het boek gelezen.
Usage: informalContext: Commonly used in conversation to connect two negative statements.
Note: This phrase is more commonly used in everyday language. It's a straightforward way to express negation.

Nor's synonyms

neither

Used to introduce the second element in a negative construction.
Example: Neither John nor Mary wanted to go to the party.
Note: Similar in meaning to 'nor,' but 'neither' is often used to refer to two things or people.

not

Used to introduce a further negative statement.
Example: He is not a doctor, nor is he a lawyer.
Note: While 'nor' is used in negative constructions to connect two negative alternatives, 'not' is used to negate a single statement.

no

Used to indicate a negative response or denial.
Example: I have no interest in politics, nor do I follow the news.
Note: Similar to 'not,' 'no' is used to negate a statement but can also be used to express a lack of something.

Nor expressions, common phrases

neither...nor

This phrase is used to indicate that two or more things are not happening or not true.
Example: She neither eats meat nor dairy products.
Note: The usage of 'neither...nor' emphasizes the negative aspect of both options.

nor do I

This phrase is used to express agreement or to add a similar negative statement to what has been said.
Example: I don't like seafood, nor do I enjoy spicy food.
Note: It is a more formal or literary way of expressing agreement compared to 'me neither'.

nor does he

Similar to 'nor do I,' this phrase is used to show agreement or to add a negative statement about another person.
Example: She doesn't like crowded places, nor does he.
Note: It is a formal or literary way of expressing agreement about a third person.

nor am I

This phrase is used to express agreement or to add a negative statement about oneself.
Example: I am not a fan of horror movies, nor am I interested in thrill rides.
Note: It is a more formal or literary way of expressing agreement compared to 'me neither'.

nor was I

This phrase is used to express agreement or to add a negative statement about a past situation involving oneself.
Example: I wasn't informed about the meeting, nor was I invited.
Note: It is a more formal or literary way of expressing agreement about a past situation compared to 'me neither'.

nor should you

This phrase is used to give advice or to suggest that the listener should not do something.
Example: I don't think you should go alone, nor should you underestimate the risks.
Note: It is a more formal or literary way of giving advice compared to 'you shouldn't'.

nor is it

This phrase is used to emphasize a negative or contrary point about a situation or statement.
Example: The situation isn't as simple as it seems, nor is it easy to solve.
Note: It is a more formal or literary way of emphasizing a negative aspect compared to 'it isn't'.

Nor everyday (slang) expressions

Ain't

Ain't is a contraction of 'am not', 'is not', 'are not', 'have not', or 'has not'. It is commonly used in informal spoken English.
Example: I ain't going to the party, nor do I want to.
Note: Ain't is considered non-standard English and is generally avoided in formal writing.

Nuh-uh

Nuh-uh is a casual way to express disagreement or the negative form of 'yes'.
Example: I'm not a fan of pineapple on pizza, nor am I a fan of olives.
Note: Nuh-uh is more informal and conversational compared to 'no'.

Nope

Nope is a casual and informal way of saying 'no'.
Example: I haven't seen the movie yet, nor do I plan to watch it.
Note: Nope is less formal than 'no' and is often used in spoken language or informal writing.

Not gonna

Not gonna is a contraction of 'not going to'. It expresses future actions or intentions.
Example: I'm not gonna be able to make it to the meeting, nor do I have any updates to share.
Note: Not gonna is colloquial and more informal compared to 'not going to'.

No way

No way is an informal expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement.
Example: I can't believe she said that, nor can I understand her reasoning.
Note: No way is more expressive and colloquial than saying 'no'.

Hell no

Hell no is a very emphatic and informal way of saying 'absolutely not'.
Example: Hell no, I won't lend you my car, nor will I reconsider
Note: Hell no is much stronger and more forceful than just saying 'no'.

No dice

No dice is a slang term meaning 'no success or luck'.
Example: I asked for a raise, but no dice, nor any recognition for my hard work.
Note: No dice is more informal and expressive than saying 'no luck' or 'no success'.

Nor - Examples

I don't like coffee nor tea.
Ik houd niet van koffie noch van thee.
He didn't come, nor did he call.
Hij kwam niet, noch belde hij.
I will not accept this proposal, nor any other.
Ik accepteer dit voorstel niet, noch enig ander.

Nor grammar

Nor - Coordinating conjunction (Coordinating conjunction) / Coordinating conjunction (Coordinating conjunction)
Lemma: nor
Conjugations
Syllables, Separation and Stress
nor Contains 1 syllables: nor
Phonetic transcription: nər
nor , nər (The red syllable is stressed)

Nor - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
nor: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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