DETERMINER

kein/kaɪ̯n/no; not any

kein is a German determiner that means no or not any. It is pronounced /kaɪ̯n/.

Definitions

1.used to indicate the absence of something; not any(negation, before nouns)

a.to say that something does not exist, is not available, or is not present

Ich habe keinen Hund.I don't have a dog.

b.to refuse or negate an option or offer

Es gibt keinen Kaffee mehr.There is no more coffee.

Frequently asked questions

What does "kein" mean in English?
"kein" means no or not any. It is a German determiner.
How do you pronounce "kein"?
"kein" is pronounced /kaɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "kein"?
"kein" is a determiner in German.

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