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"not" in German

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The German translation for “not” is nicht.

Examples of "not" in use

There are 391 examples of the German word for "not" being used:
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I’m not old fashioned. Ich bin nicht altmodisch.
There is not much hope. Es gibt nicht viel Hoffnung.
I should not have said that. Das hätte ich nicht sagen sollen.
I shouldn’t have eaten that. Ich hätte das nicht essen sollen.
What kind of food do you not like? Welche Art von Essen magst du nicht?
I don’t like to take the lift. Ich nehme den Aufzug nicht gerne.
These kinds of mistakes don’t happen often. Solche Fehler kommen nicht oft vor.
I didn’t get enough sleep. Ich habe nicht genug geschlafen.
I don’t understand these new rules. Ich verstehe diese neuen Regeln nicht.
Dogs can't tell colors apart. Hunde können Farben nicht unterscheiden.

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According to Tom, that’s not going to happen.,
And why not?,
Aren’t you even a little curious?,
Aren’t you going to introduce us?,
Aren’t you hot?,
Belgium is not seeded.,
Bob could not control his anger.,
Boy, you don't want to go to Japan.,
but she didn’t think about that,
But that doesn’t bother him one bit.,
Can’t you vacuum later?,
Crime doesn’t pay.,
Defog the mirror.,
Didn’t you know Tom was married?,
Didn’t you sing?,
Do not participate in all sorts of excesses.,
Do not smoke here!,
Dogs can't tell colors apart.,
Don't come to the meeting!,
Don’t ask how I know that.
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