nix
Colloquial form of „nichts“ (nothing); refers to no thing or indicates that something is not present or is not happening.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe heute echt nix vor.
I really have nothing planned today.
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Meanings
nix da
no way!
A colloquial fixed expression used to firmly reject something or make it clear that something will not happen.
EXAMPLE
Du willst schon wieder mein Fahrrad nehmen? Nix da!
You want to borrow my bike again? No way!
Forms
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | – | – |
| accusative | – | – |
| dative | – | – |
| genitive | – | – |
Usage tips
Colloquial language
„Nix“ is mainly used in casual spoken language and sounds deliberately colloquial in carefully written texts. The spelling with „x“ is firmly established.
EXAMPLE
Im Chat schrieb er nur: „Heute nix Neues.“
In the chat, he wrote only: “Nothing new today.”
Standalone answer
„Nix“ can stand on its own as a short answer, especially in response to questions about an event, a problem, or an activity.
EXAMPLE
„Was hast du heute gemacht?“ – „Nix, ich war den ganzen Tag zu Hause.“
“What did you do today?” – “Nothing, I was at home all day.”
Fixed expression
„Nix da!“ often stands alone at the beginning of a sentence or as an exclamation. The expression is usually spoken with emphasis and signals a firm refusal.
EXAMPLE
„Ich nehme deinen letzten Keks.“ – „Nix da, der gehört mir!“
“I’m taking your last cookie.” – “No way, it’s mine!”
In real life
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