„Ich habe gar kein Geld."
I have no money at all.
What does „Ich habe gar kein Geld." mean in German?
„Ich habe gar kein Geld." means "I have no money at all.." Literally: "I have entirely no money.."
Literal Translation
"I have entirely no money."
English Equivalent
"I have no money whatsoever."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'gar' as intensifier = at all
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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