nicht
adv.adv. a word used in German to mean 'not'. You might see it in song lyrics or in old German texts.
adv. the negative particle in German, corresponding to 'not' in English. Used to negate verbs, adjectives, and other parts of speech.
Ich bin nicht hier.
The lyrics of the song include the phrase 'nicht so schnell', meaning 'not so fast'.
While modern German has largely replaced 'nicht' with 'kein' in certain contexts, it remains the standard negative particle for most verbs and adjectives in standard written and spoken forms.
Last updated May 20, 2026