nein
no
Beginner Adverb
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Pronunciation
/naɪ̯n/
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Cultural Note
Germans are generally more direct than English speakers, and saying 'nein' plainly is not considered rude. In fact, indirectness can be confusing. The word 'doch' is used to contradict a negative statement — a concept that has no single English equivalent.
📝 Example Sentences
Nein, danke.
No, thank you.
Nein, das ist falsch.
No, that is wrong.
Nein, ich möchte nicht.
No, I don't want to.
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