PARTICLE

nicht/nɪçt/not

nicht is a German particle that means not. It is pronounced /nɪçt/.

Definitions

1.negates the meaning of a verb, adjective, adverb, or whole clause(negation)

a.used to indicate that an action or state does not happen or exist

Ich spreche nicht Spanisch.I do not speak Spanish.

b.used with adjectives or adverbs to negate a quality or degree

Der Film war nicht interessant.The movie was not interesting.

Frequently asked questions

What does "nicht" mean in English?
"nicht" means not. It is a German particle.
How do you pronounce "nicht"?
"nicht" is pronounced /nɪçt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "nicht"?
"nicht" is a particle in German.

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