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 before a noun to negate it (no, not any)(negation of noun)
a.negating the existence/quantity of countable nouns
Ich habe keine Geschwister.—I have no siblings.
b.negating the existence/quantity of uncountable nouns
Es gibt keine Milch im Kühlschrank.—There is no milk in the fridge.
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.
