na: "well"
This is another word that is very versatile in the Germany language and can change meaning based on the context and inflection. It can be used as a greeting. You can use it to express surprise or agreement. It can even be used to express reluctant resignation. Let me give you some examples.
Na (du)? - Hey! (An appropriate response to this would be another na.)
Na ja... - Well... (This is a way to respond to a question you're reluctant to answer, like if you got your homework done or if you told your in-laws they can't spend the holidays at your house.)
Na und? - So? So what? Who cares?
Na ja! - Oh, well! (Missed the bus? Na ja! Burned your bread in the toaster? Na ja! Didn't study for the test tomorrow? Na ja!)
Na gut! - Fine! Very well! Fair enough! (Usually used to give in, but still make it clear you're not happy about it.)
Na klar! - Of course! (Can you help me wash my car? Na klar! Do you want to go shopping tomorrow? Na klar! Do you want to eat pizza for dinner tonight? Na klar!)
These are by no means all the ways you can use na, but they are some of the more common ones.
Happy German-ing!
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