nie

Meaning and Usage

"nie" means "never" in German and is used to express the absence of something at all times.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "nie" is an adverb.

Comparisons between German and English

There is a direct translation and correspondence between "nie" in German and "never" in English.

Cultural Context

In German, "nie" is used in everyday conversations and expressions to convey the concept of "never."

Example Sentences

1. Ich werde nie aufgeben. (I will never give up.)
2. Sie hat nie zuvor die Stadt besucht. (She has never visited the city before.)

Memory Tips

Associate "nie" with the English word "never" to remember its meaning.

Additional Vocabulary

Synonym: niemals (never) Antonym: immer (always)