Nicht Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nicht" is mainly used as adverb meaning "not". It is also used as particle.

Essential properties of "nicht"

Its most important properties are:

Meanings of "nicht" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Used to express negation"

"Nicht", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe das nicht gesagt.I did not say that.
  2. Er kommt nicht zur Party.He is not coming to the party.
  3. Das ist nicht wahr.That is not true.

2.) "Particle for forming negations in sentences"

"Nicht", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie hat nicht angerufen.She did not call.
  2. Wir gehen nicht ins Kino.We are not going to the cinema.
  3. Das Wetter ist nicht gut heute.The weather is not good today.
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