ne
/nə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Not.
Adverb
Examples
For she ne dare doo, but to commande.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
"Isn't that so?" (used in representations of Maori English).
Adverb
Examples
Then, he had only chuckled again and said, “Well, we got him on the way, ne?”
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ne” mean?
Not.
Is “ne” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.