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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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Sami wasn’t really trying to settle down. Sami versuchte nicht wirklich, sesshaft zu werden.
She can’t resist complaining. Sie kann es sich nicht verkneifen, sich zu beschweren.
We must not choose between atrocities. Wir dürfen nicht zwischen Gräueltaten wählen.
You can’t judge a book by its cover. Man kann ein Buch nicht nach seinem Einband beurteilen.
Don’t forget to turn the light off. Vergessen Sie nicht, das Licht auszuschalten.
He does not distinguish between good and evil. Er unterscheidet nicht zwischen Gut und Böse.
I’m not interested in science. Ich interessiere mich nicht für Wissenschaft.
She no longer responded to my messages. Sie antwortete nicht mehr auf meine Nachrichten.
Wisdom does not automatically come with age. Weisheit kommt nicht automatisch mit dem Alter.
She did not let failure discourage her. Sie ließ sich von Misserfolgen nicht entmutigen.

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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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