neither
beginnerA2/ˈnaɪðər/ · neith-er
Used to introduce a negative statement referring to two alternatives.
Meanings
Used to introduce a negative statement referring to two alternatives.
دو متبادل کے حوالے سے منفی بیان پیش کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
نہ تو
na to
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- neither here nor there
- neither fish nor fowl
Example Sentences
Neither of the solutions is acceptable.
نہ تو یہ حل قابل قبول ہے۔
na to yeh hal qabil-e-qabul hai.
I want neither tea nor coffee.
میں نہ تو چائے چاہتا ہوں اور نہ ہی قہوہ۔
mein na to chai chahta hun aur na hi qahwa.
She is neither happy nor sad.
وہ نہ تو خوش ہے اور نہ ہی غمگین۔
woh na to khush hai aur na hi ghamgeen.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'neither' as a bridge joining negatives.
Visualize two paths diverging, with neither being a choice.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "nǣthær" — not one nor the other
First known use: 12th century
The term has evolved from Old English, where it was used to indicate a selection between two negatives.