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keineswegs
/kaɪnəsˈveːkt͡s/
by no means
Das ist keineswegs einfach.
That is by no means easy.
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.
Often used to contradict or emphasize a negative statement.
Collocations
keineswegs einfachby no means easykeineswegs akzeptabelby no means acceptable
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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