DETERMINER

kein/kaɪ̯n/no; none; not any

kein is a German determiner that means no, none, or not any. It is pronounced /kaɪ̯n/.

Definitions

1.used to indicate the absence of something or someone(negation of nouns)

a.not one; not any

Ich habe keine Zeit.I have no time.

b.none (plural or mass noun)

Es gibt keine Äpfel mehr.There are no apples left.

Frequently asked questions

What does "kein" mean in English?
"kein" means no, none, 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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