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Translation of Nein from German into English,

Expression

Emotion
  • No way, I can't believe you won!Nein, das kann ich nicht glauben, dass du gewonnen hast!

Noun

1.
Antwort, Abstimmung
  • The committee's decision was a unanimous no.Die Entscheidung des Ausschusses war ein einstimmiges Nein.
  • The nos outnumbered the yeses.Die Neins überwogen die Jas
2.
Entscheidung
US
  • The proposal received a nix from the board.Der Vorschlag erhielt ein Nein vom Vorstand.
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Expressions with Nein: translations and examples in English

nein, danke
Would you like some coffee? No thanks.
“Would you like more cake?” “No, thank you.”
Oh no, I forgot my keys!
ja oder nein
Is it true, yes or no?
Danke, aber nein dankeexp.
Thanks but no thanks, I don't need help.
Oh nein, nicht schon wieder!
Oh no, not again! We lost the game.
Ach nein, nicht schon wieder
Oh no, not again! Another test tomorrow.

Synonyms and analogies of Nein in German

n.OkayAblehnungAbsageMore synonyms

Other examples with Nein

The nos outnumbered the yeses.
Die Neins überwogen die Jas
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Adverb
1.
Betonung
  • No, I will not go there.Nein, ich werde nicht dorthin gehen.
2.
Sprache
  • She asked if I wanted more, nah.Sie fragte, ob ich mehr wollte, nein.
Interjection
1.
Selbstkorrektur
UK
  • We met on Thursday, sorry, Friday.Wir haben uns am Donnerstag getroffen, nein, Freitag.
2.
Widerspruch
SlangUS
  • Huh-uh, I don't want to go.Nein, ich möchte nicht gehen.
3.
informelle Ablehnung
US
  • Nope, I don't want to go to the party.Nein, ich möchte nicht auf die Party gehen.

Translations of "Nein" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
no-non.

Und Gier und Obsttorte bekommen auch ein Nein.

And greed and flan are also a no-no.

Das klingt nach einem fetten "Nein" für Diabetiker, aber es gibt einen Unterschied, den Sie kennen sollten.

At first sight, that looks like a big no-no for diabetics, but there is a distinction you should be aware of.

refusaln.

Ein "Nein" meinerseits hätte nur bedeutet, zu Tode geprügelt zu werden.

A refusal would have only meant being beaten to death.

Éric Vuillard erzählt in knappen, scharf geschnittenen Szenen von historischen Momenten, in denen das entscheidende Nein ausbleibt.

Éric Vuillard tells a story in brief, sharply cut scenes of historical moments lacking a decisive refusal.

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Nein: Examples and translations in context

Nein, das könnte ihn zurückwerfen.

No-No, it's liable to snap him back to childhood.

Nein, ich habe niemanden erschossen.

No-no, I didn't shoot anyone.

Das wichtigste Nein, wenn es um Small Talk geht, ist jedoch die Religion.

However, the most significant 'no-no' when it comes to small talk is religion.

Verstehst du dich gut mit ihnen? - Nein, das sind keine lieben Menschen.

Are you close with them? No-no, they're not very nice people. Okay, listen, I really like you.

Eine Küstentour allein entlang der Küste von Newquay ist ein absolutes Nein, auch wenn man Erfahrung im Sport hat.

Taking a coasteering trip along Newquay's coast alone is a complete no-no, even if you're experienced at the sport.

Unterzeichnest du diesen Vertrag? - Nein, das ist die Weigerung.

You're signing this one? - No. That's the refusal.

Sie werden es nicht machen? - Nein. Absolute Ablehnung.

They're not going to do it at all? - No. Total refusal.

Ihre Installation im Guggenheim Shop vor einigen Jahren war so eine Totalverweigerung ohne dabei Nein zu sagen.

Your installation for the Guggenheim Museum Store in Soho was such a total refusal without having to say.

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