🇩🇪 German phrases
How to say “No” in German
Nein
nine
neutral
Pronounced exactly like the English number nine. Add "danke" to decline politely: "Nein, danke."
Other ways to say it
| German | Pronunciation | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nee | nay | Nah | Casual spoken German |
| Nein, danke | nine, DAHN-keh | No, thanks | Politely declining an offer |
In a sentence
Nein, das ist nicht richtig.
nine, dahs ist nikht RIKH-tikh
No, that's not right.
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“No” in other languages
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