kein

B1

no, not a

English meaning
no, not a

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kein in a sentence

Ich habe leider heute keine Zeit.

Unfortunately, I don't have time today.

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What does kein mean in English?

kein means "no, not a". For example: "Ich habe leider heute keine Zeit." — "Unfortunately, I don't have time today."

What level is kein in German?

kein is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate.

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