nicht

A1#8

Hear it

adverb
  1. not, non-negates the meaning of a verb, adjective, or adverb
interjectiondatedformal
  1. right?; is it?; is it not?

Other ways to say it

Refusing and disagreeing

  • leider nichtunfortunately notA softer no with a reason implied: Haben Sie…? — Leider nicht.
  • eigentlich nichtnot reallyA no that leaves the door open.

Saying you have not understood

  • ich verstehe nichtI don't understandPlain and clear; add das for "that".
  • ich habe das nicht verstandenI didn't get thatAbout what was just said, not about the language in general.

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