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"not" in German

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Summary

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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The food is not good. Das Essen ist nicht gut.
She’s not as old as Mary. Sie ist nicht so alt wie Mary.
No, I don’t understand you. Nein, ich verstehe dich nicht.
We can’t find Tom. Wir können Tom nicht finden.
Tom doesn’t know Mary is in Boston. Tom weiß nicht, dass Mary in Boston ist.
don’t read nicht lesen
That’s not something anyone can do. Das kann nicht jeder.
I’m not coming today. Ich komme heute nicht.
I can’t help. Ich kann nicht helfen.
Why don’t we do it now? Warum machen wir es nicht jetzt?

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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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