English

Adverb

nooit ‎(not comparable)

1. (South Africa) never; no way
   • 1999, David Graver, Drama for a New South Africa: Seven Plays (page 133)

     STIX: You never bought ****? HENRY: Never! STIX: Nooit?

   • 2005, Hans Muhlberg, The Law of the Brand (page 72)

     What would your average South African celebrity say if you used her name or image to sell your product without first obtaining her consent? Probably something like 'Nooit, ek sê, I want big bucks.'

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch nooit.

Adverb

nooit

1. never

Dutch

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -oːi̯t
• IPA^(key): /noːit/

Etymology

From n- +‎ ooit.

Adverb

nooit

1. never

Synonyms

• nimmer

Antonyms

• altijd
• ooit