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.
