niet

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adverb
  1. not, no, don't: used to express negation.
nounfeminine
  1. staplewire fastener

Forms

noun

pluralnieten
diminutive neuternietje

Other ways to say it

Apologising and excusing yourself

  • neem me niet kwalijkI beg your pardonA full, polite apology; literally do not take it ill of me. With u: neemt u me niet kwalijk.

Refusing and disagreeing

  • helaas nietunfortunately notA softer no with regret in it: heeft u nog kaas? Helaas niet.
  • niet echtnot reallyA no that leaves the door open.
  • echt nietno wayStrong and final, among friends.

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