nooit

/ nɔɪt /

interjection

1. an exclamation expressive of surprise, admiration, disgust, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of nooit¹

from Afrikaans, literally: never

Example Sentences

Then there were some plain and unornamental phrases such as “Men weet nooit hoe een koe eenen haas vangt”.

From Project Gutenberg

So in Holland: many country retreats of retired tradespeople bear such names as “Nooit gedacht,” (never expected,) &c.

From Project Gutenberg

Die de wereld wel beziet, men zag nooit schoonder niet—Whoso considers the world well must allow he has never seen a better.

From Project Gutenberg