keinen
Translation
no (masc.), not a (masc.), none (masc.)
Examples
Ich habe keinen Hund.
I don't have a dog.
Ich sehe keinen.
I don't see anyone.
Grammar Patterns
to have/see/buy ((no masc. noun)) I don't see any man.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nicht einen (not one); Antonyms: einen (a/one), jeden (every)
Etymology
Accusative form of 'kein' (no). The '-en' ending is the typical accusative singular ending for masculine nouns.
Memory Tips
Remember the accusative question 'Wen oder was?' (Whom or what?). The '-en' ending matches other masculine accusative articles like 'den' and 'einen'.