nicht
Ich habe das nicht verstanden.
I didn't understand that.
Used to negate a verb or statement, meaning 'not' or 'no'.
Das ist nicht wahr.
That is not true.
Ich möchte nicht gehen.
I don't want to go.
In German, 'nicht' is often used with the verb 'sein' (to be) to form negative statements.
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Position in Sentence
'Nicht' usually comes after the verb in a sentence, but it can also come before the verb for emphasis.
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Negation in German
In German, 'nicht' is used to negate verbs or statements. It is often used with 'sein' (to be) to form negative statements.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'niht', from Old High German 'niowiht', from Proto-Germanic 'ne waiht' (not a thing).
Usage Notes
'Nicht' is a common negative adverb in German. It is often used with the verb 'sein' (to be) to form negative statements. In some contexts, it can be used with other verbs to negate the action.