na
adverb
no.
na
1 American
[nah, nuh]
/ nɑ, nə /
Na
2
American
Symbol, Chemistry.
NA
3
American
abbreviation
-
not applicable. Also n/a
-
not available.
n/a
4
American
abbreviation
-
no account.
-
not applicable. Also NA
-
not available.
N.A.
5
American
NA
1
British
abbreviation
-
North America
-
Netherlands Antilles (international car registration)
Na
2
British
symbol
na
3
British
/ nɑː /
determiner
na
4
British
abbreviation
n/a
5
British
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of na1
before 900; Middle English (north and Scots); in part representing Old English nā ( n ( e ) not, nor + ā ever; cf. ay 1); in part variant of ne; cf. no 1
Origin of Na2
From the New Latin word natrium
Example Sentences
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Eala's visor is embroidered with the phrase 'kapag lumago, hindi na hihinto', which translates to 'once it grows, it cannot be stopped'.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
It was in this environment that they first crossed paths with Ed Sheeran, who joined them for an impromptu session in a County Wexford pub during last year's Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
Growing up in the Philippines, when you enter someone’s home, their first question is, “kumain ka na ba?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026
Ciarán Mac Giolla Bhéin, president of Conradh na Gaeilge, said: "For the first time in our history, we will have a strong voice for language rights in the very heart of the state."
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2025
“No, na fahmidi, you don’t understand. You need to come down. We have to talk to you. It’s important.”
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
The deadly blaze broke out at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao – the local name of the bar – which is situated in the Chatuchak district of Bangkok.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
The bar - named locally as Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao - is located in the Chatuchak district of Bangkok.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
An AFP journalist saw several body bags on the ground outside the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar and restaurant early Monday morning, while dozens of emergency service workers thronged the scene.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
Na, who began trading stocks only this year, estimated that more than 80% of people in her social circle are actively investing, as well as all of her co-workers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
—The Popol Vuh of the Quiche Maya Na Arean sat alone in space as a cloud that floats in nothingness.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
“While near-term sentiment will almost certainly be dictated by oil, we also flag underlying risk of the NA consumer to Europe, depending on how long the conflict lasts,” Chaiken wrote.
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
Tim Ryan would continue to chair the boards of directors of both Santander Holdings USA and Santander Bank NA.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
Munetaka Murakami, 25, 1B/3B, NA, NA: Enthusiasm for the most anticipated position player to come out of Japan in years was slightly dampened after he had arthroscopic elbow surgery and an oblique injury in 2025.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2025
But overall volumes for beverages declined 1% — including a 12th straight quarter in which NA beverage volume fell — and volumes for convenient foods also declined 1%.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2025
Literacy: definition: NA total population: 100% male: NA% female: NA%
From The 2002 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, 24, RHP, n/a, n/a: Yamamoto was absolutely dominant last season in Nippon Professional Baseball, posting a 1.16 earned-run average over 179 innings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2023
Shota Imanaga, 30, LHP, n/a, n/a: Imanaga relies on impeccable command, issuing only 24 walks while striking out 188 in 159 innings last season in the NPB.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2023
These lists even differentiate between n/a beers, noting wheat, craft, German, lager, IPA and stout options.
From Salon ● Nov. 11, 2022
In a pinch you can skip the n/a sparkling wine and go straight to bubbly water.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2022
France Gustave Flaubert Madame Bovary JohnR n/a This is a book which will change your life.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 28, 2011
The company plans to open a new office for Revolut Bank, N.A. in Connecticut as it awaits a license.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
Wells Fargo Investment Institute Inc. is a registered investment adviser and wholly owned subsidiary of Wells Fargo Bank N.A., a bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 8, 2026
SoFiUSD is issued by SoFi Bank, N.A., a national depository institution regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025
In early March, a private bank SoFi N.A. filed a separate lawsuit seeking to overturn the latest extension of the payment pause.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2023
M.E., writes for the Harbinger, 212; at N.A.
From History of American Socialisms by Noyes, John Humphrey
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