DETERMINER

kein/kaɪ̯n/no; not any

kein is a German determiner that means no or not any. It is pronounced /kaɪ̯n/.

Definitions

1.used to negate nouns, meaning 'no' or 'not any'(negation of nouns)

a.to indicate the absence of something

Ich habe kein Geld.—I have no money.

b.to express that something does not exist or is not available

Wir haben keine Zeit.—We have no time.

Frequently asked questions

What does "kein" mean in English?
"kein" means no or not any. It is a German determiner.
How do you pronounce "kein"?
"kein" is pronounced /kaɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "kein"?
"kein" is a determiner in German.

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Make “kein” stick.

Practice it in real sentences in the Alexandria app. Miss it, and Alexandria explains why, then brings it back right before you’d forget.