Translation of German word "nicht" to English
nicht
/nɪçt/
Meaning
VerbNegates the meaning of the modified verb.
How to use
The word 'nicht' is commonly used in German to negate verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.
🇬🇧 English
not
Example
Hast du den Müll rausgebracht? – Nein, das habe ich nicht. Ich glaube nicht, dass ich an der Reihe war, oder?
Have you taken out the trash? – No, I haven’t. I don't think it was my turn, right?
Da ich es nicht besser wusste, machte ich weiter.
Not knowing any better, I continued.
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- nicht mehr— no longer
- nicht nur— not only
- nicht wahr— isn't true
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the definition of the German word "nicht"?▼
The German word "nicht" is defined as: "Negates the meaning of the modified verb."
What does the German word "nicht" mean?▼
The German word "nicht" means "not" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "nicht"?▼
You can hear the correct audio pronunciation of the word "nicht" by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see an example sentence with "nicht"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Hast du den Müll rausgebracht? – Nein, das habe ich nicht. Ich glaube nicht, dass ich an der Reihe war, oder?" (which translates as "Have you taken out the trash? – No, I haven’t. I don't think it was my turn, right?").
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