nicht
B1 Adverb
English Translation
not
What does „nicht" mean in English?
„nicht" is a German adverb meaning "not" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.
Example Sentences
1
Zigarette? - Danke, ich rauche nicht.
Cigarette? - Thanks, I don't smoke.
2
Wie geht es dir? - Nicht so gut.
How are you? - Not so good.
3
Das Essen in der Kantine ist gar nicht schlecht.
The food in the canteen is not bad at all.
4
Du kommst immer zu spät! - Das stimmt nicht.
You always come too late! - That is not true.
CEFR Level
B1
Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.
This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.
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