naething

[ ney-thing ]

/ ˈneɪ θɪŋ /

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QUIZZES

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Question 1 of 7

“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

You'll just speak to her as if naething had happened; for I ken she'll be mair feart to face you than onybody else.
The Underworld|James C. Welsh
I speired at 'im what he meant by terrifyin' a bairn, but he didna say naething.
A Window in Thrums|J. M. Barrie
But though they crawled back an' forrit there was naething ava.
A Window in Thrums|J. M. Barrie
Naething would satisfy me, man, but to get behind you and kick you over the Firth into the Kingdom of Fife.
Greyfriars Bobby|Eleanor Atkinson

Ye'll never du naething for fear o' no bein able to gang on believin ye cud du 't better nor ony ither body!
Heather and Snow|George MacDonald