nooit
never
Beginner Adverb
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Pronunciation
/noːɪ̯t/
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Cultural Note
Unlike English, Dutch doesn't use double negatives in standard speech. 'Ik heb nooit niets gezien' would be non-standard. Dutch uses 'nooit' without 'niet' — 'Ik heb dat nooit gedaan' (I never did that), not 'I didn't never do that.'
📝 Example Sentences
Ik heb dat nog nooit gezien!
I've never seen that before!
Geef nooit op.
Never give up.
Hij komt nooit op tijd.
He never comes on time.