nein

Goethe A1 Adverb

no

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Sources for Etymology:

Check "nein" on DWDS.de
Biggest German Dictionary, great for etymology, usage frequency and collocations)
"nein" on Wiktionary (English version)
(For etymological connections across European languages. Not always accurate)
Etymonline.com - Origins of English words
My favorite source for the origin of English words.

My Articles

The Position of “nicht”

The position of "nicht" confuses many learners, but it's surprisingly simple. All we need is one simple rule. And one crazy shift in thinking about German sentences.

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How many meanings does the German word 'nein' have?

nein has 1 distinct meaning: 1. no.

What is 'nein' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'nein'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'nein':

The Position of “nicht”
The position of "nicht" confuses many learners, but it's surprisingly simple. All we need is one simple rule. And one crazy shift in thinking about German sentences.
Read article