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.

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