ADVERB

keineswegs/kaɪ̯nəsˈveːks/by no means; not at all; in no way

keineswegs is a German adverb that means by no means, not at all, or in no way. It is pronounced /kaɪ̯nəsˈveːks/.

Definitions

1.by no means; not at all (used to strongly deny or reject something)(negation, emphasis)

a.absolutely not; definitely not

Das ist keineswegs sicher.—That is by no means certain.

b.in no way; under no circumstances

Er hat das keineswegs verdient.—He did not deserve that in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What does "keineswegs" mean in English?
"keineswegs" means by no means, not at all, or in no way. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "keineswegs"?
"keineswegs" is pronounced /kaɪ̯nəsˈveːks/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "keineswegs"?
"keineswegs" is a adverb in German.

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