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nein

A1

no

English meaning
no
CEFR level
A1Beginner
Vocabulary package
Agreeing & Disagreeing

nein in a sentence

Fährst du auch nach München? – Nein, ich habe keine Zeit.

Are you going to Munich too? – No, I don't have time.

Where nein comes from

aus mittel- und althochdeutsch nein aus althochdeutsch ni und ein (eigentlich nicht eins)

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What does nein mean in English?

nein means "no". For example: "Fährst du auch nach München? – Nein, ich habe keine Zeit." — "Are you going to Munich too? – No, I don't have time."

What level is nein in German?

nein is a A1 word — a1 — beginner. It belongs to the agreeing & disagreeing vocabulary.

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