German · Greetings & Phrases
Nein
No
Beginneradverb
Definition
A negative reply.
Example
Nein, danke.
No, thank you.
Etymology
'Nein' translates to 'no' and comes from Old High German 'ni', meaning 'not'. It has evolved as an essential response in the German language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Nein' is used in both formal and informal situations to express negation, commonly in spoken communication.