nou

Meaning

Adv

1. (Northern,alt-of,alternative) now; alternative form of nu
2. (Northern) come on; modal particle indicating a certain degree of urgency or impatience on behalf of the speaker.

Intj

1. (Northern) so, well; when pressing someone
2. (Northern) well; indicates a certain degree of doubt.
3. (Northern) wow; indicates amazement or surprise.

Concepts

now

well

why

at present

currently

nowadays

well then

huh

at this moment

at this time

so

Pronounced as (IPA)

/nɑu̯/

Etymology

From Middle Dutch nou, a variant of nu, from Old Dutch *nu, from Proto-Germanic *nu.

Sentences

Heb je nou twee verschillende sokken aan ?

Are you wearing two different socks?

Dat is nou een mooi voorbeeld van het democratisch tekort .

This is a wonderful example of the democratic deficit.