INTERJECTION
nein/naɪ̯n/no; not at all
nein is a German interjection that means no or not at all. It is pronounced /naɪ̯n/.
Definitions
1.word used to give a negative response or to refuse(negation; response)
a.used as an answer meaning 'no' to a question or offer
Willst du noch einen Kaffee? – Nein, danke.—Do you want another coffee? – No, thank you.
b.used to express refusal or disagreement
Nein, das stimmt nicht.—No, that's not correct.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "nein" mean in English?
- "nein" means no or not at all. It is a German interjection.
- How do you pronounce "nein"?
- "nein" is pronounced /naɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "nein"?
- "nein" is a interjection in German.
