# nicht

nicht is a German adverb meaning “not”.

## In other languages

- Русский: не, нет, ни
- Українська: не

## Adverb

1. not, non- (negates the meaning of a verb, adjective, or adverb)
   - Bitte nicht stören! — Please do not disturb!

## Interjection

1. _archaic · formal_ right?; is it?; is it not?
   - Du bist sicher die Claudia, nicht? — You must be Claudia, aren't you?

## Examples

- Tu’s nicht, Tom! Tu’s nicht! — Don't, Tom, don't!
- Er ist nicht so groß wie du. — He's not as tall as you are.
- Sie ist nicht so groß wie er. — She's not as tall as him.
- Du bist nicht so arm wie ich. — You're not as poor as me.
- Tom ist nicht so jung wie ich. — Tom isn't as young as I am.

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