keineswegs
/kaɪnəsˈveːkt͡s/adverb★Intermediate
formalinformal
Used to emphasize that something is not true or not the case at all; not in any way.
Er ist keineswegs glücklich mit der Entscheidung.
He is by no means happy with the decision.
Das ist keineswegs akzeptabel.
This is by no means acceptable.
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Often used to contradict or emphasize a negative statement.
Collocations
keineswegs einfachby no means easykeineswegs akzeptabelby no means acceptable
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💡Pro Tip
Emphasis
Use 'keineswegs' to strongly negate a statement, similar to 'by no means' or 'not at all' in English.
⚡Gold Rule
Position in Sentence
'Keineswegs' typically appears after the verb in a sentence, often following the subject.
📖Word Origin
Derived from 'kein' (no) + 'es' (it) + 'weg' (away), literally meaning 'not in the least' or 'not at all'.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal or emphatic contexts to negate a statement strongly. Can be used in both spoken and written German.
Word Breakdown
kein
no
prefixes
it
pronounwegs
away
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