nein
Translation
no
Examples
Kommst du mit? Nein.
Are you coming along? No.
Nein, das möchte ich nicht.
No, I don't want that.
Grammar Patterns
((as an answer)) no Are you coming? No.
Similar Words
Synonyms: -; Antonyms: ja (yes), doch (yes, on the contrary)
Etymology
From Old High German 'nein', a combination of 'ni' (not) and 'ein' (one). Literally 'not one'.
Memory Tips
Sounds very similar to the English 'nine'. Imagine saying 'no' nine times.