PARTICLE

nicht/nɪçt/not

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

Definitions

1.used to negate verbs, adjectives, adverbs, or whole clauses(negation)

a.to express negation of a statement

Ich verstehe das nicht.I do not understand that.

b.to negate an adjective or adverb

Sie ist nicht glücklich.She is not happy.

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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