ADVERB

nie/niː/never; at no time

nie is a German adverb that means never or at no time. It is pronounced /niː/.

Definitions

1.at no time; on no occasion ever(time, negation)

a.not at any time

Ich habe so etwas noch nie gesehen.I have never seen anything like that.

b.never (with future or habitual meaning)

Er wird das nie verstehen.He will never understand that.

Frequently asked questions

What does "nie" mean in English?
"nie" means never or at no time. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "nie"?
"nie" is pronounced /niː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "nie"?
"nie" is a adverb in German.

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