This is the 286th most frequent Swedish word.
nej
The Swedish word "nej" means "no" in English.
Here, 'nej' is used as a standalone interjection for refusal or disagreement.
Nej, jag vill inte gå ut idag.
No, I don't want to go out today.
In this sentence, 'nej' functions as a noun representing the act of refusal.
Hon sa nej till erbjudandet.
She said no to the offer.
'Nej' is utilized in a reported speech context, emphasizing a specific instance of protest or objection.