NOUN

Nichts/nɪçt͡s/nothing; naught; none

Nichts is a German noun that means nothing, naught, or none. It is pronounced /nɪçt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "das".

Definitions

1.the absence of anything; not anything(concept, general)

a.denotes a complete lack or zero of something

Ich habe heute nichts gegessen.I haven't eaten anything today.

b.often used for denial, refusal, or negation

Da ist nichts zu machen.Nothing can be done about it.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Nichts
Genitivedes Nichts
Dativedem Nichts
Accusativedas Nichts

Frequently asked questions

What does "Nichts" mean in English?
"Nichts" means nothing, naught, or none. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Nichts"?
"Nichts" is pronounced /nɪçt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Nichts" der, die, or das?
"Nichts" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What part of speech is "Nichts"?
"Nichts" is a noun in German.

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