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なあ
なー
なぁ
English
Meaning restricted to な
Particle
prohibitive; used with dictionary form verb
don't

Meaning restricted to な
Particle
imperative (from なさい); used with -masu stem of verb
do

Interjection (kandoushi)
used to get someone's attention or press one's point
hey, listen, look, say

Particle
when seeking confirmation, for emphasis, etc.; used at sentence end
now, ..., well, ..., I tell you!, you know

Particle
used to express admiration, emotionality, etc.; used at sentence end
wow, ooh

Particle
used as a request for confirmation or agreement; used at sentence end
Dialect: Kansai-ben
right?, isn't it?, doesn't it?, don't you?, don't you think?

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Grammar
なあ、な~、な: Adds emphasis - sentence ending particle; Emphasizes personal desires
~な: Vru, (negative command - sentence ending particle)
Phrases
問題だなあ。
Parts: 問題 (もんだい) なあ (なー)
It's a problem.
That's a problem.