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kein

no

Meaning of kein

Deutsch

nicht ein, nicht irgendein; drückt das Fehlen von etwas aus

English

not any; not a single

no

Pronunciation

German
[kaɪ̯n]

kein with English translation

kein usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Ich habe kein Geld dabei.

I have no money on me.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Wir haben heute kein Brot.

We have no bread today.

kein synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between kein, nein, nicht, and nichts

nein
🇩🇪German

a direct negative answer to a question; the standard word for "no".

A1very often
🇩🇪German

a negation particle; not a standalone answer, but used to negate a verb, adjective, or phrase.

A1very often
nichts
🇩🇪German

means "nothing"; used to deny the existence or presence of something.

A1very often

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What does kein mean?

not any; not a single

How do you pronounce kein?

kein is pronounced [kaɪ̯n].

How is kein used in a sentence?

I have no money on me. Translation: Ich habe kein Geld dabei.

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