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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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Bob could not control his anger. Bob konnte seine Wut nicht kontrollieren.
I can’t get my headphones off my head. Ich bekomme meine Kopfhörer nicht vom Kopf.
That cheerful mood did not last long. Die heitere Stimmung hielt jedoch nicht lange an.
Tom doesn’t know when Mary will leave Boston. Tom weiß nicht, wann Mary Boston verlassen wird.
I don’t intend to answer any questions. Ich habe nicht vor, irgendwelche Fragen zu beantworten.
She was so shocked that she couldn’t speak. Sie war so geschockt, dass sie nicht sprechen konnte.
The selection didn’t meet our taste. Die Auswahl entsprach nicht unserem Geschmack.
Do not participate in all sorts of excesses. Beteiligen Sie sich nicht an Exzessen aller Art.
I don’t think that was a wise decision. Ich glaube nicht, dass das eine kluge Entscheidung war.
Mary has not yet replied to Tom’s letter. Mary hat auf Toms Brief noch nicht geantwortet.

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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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