das Nichtstun
B1idleness, doing nothing
- English meaning
- idleness, doing nothing
- Gender
- das — neuter
- CEFR level
- B1 — Intermediate
- Vocabulary package
- Boredom & Indifference
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- German words with N
Nichtstun in a sentence
Er genießt das pure Nichtstun.
He enjoys pure idleness.
Declension of das Nichtstun
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Nichtstun | — |
| Accusative | das Nichtstun | — |
| Dative | dem Nichtstun | — |
| Genitive | des Nichtstuns | — |
Word family
das Nichtstun is built from nichts (nothing). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.
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Questions about Nichtstun
Is it der, die or das Nichtstun?
It is das Nichtstun — Nichtstun is neuter.
What is the genitive of Nichtstun?
The genitive singular is des Nichtstuns.
What does Nichtstun mean in English?
das Nichtstun means "idleness, doing nothing". For example: "Er genießt das pure Nichtstun." — "He enjoys pure idleness."
What level is Nichtstun in German?
Nichtstun is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate. It belongs to the boredom & indifference vocabulary.
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