The Difference Between Nicht and Kein – German Negation

Hello! Today we'll learn the key difference between German negation forms nicht and kein. Both mean "not," but negate different sentence elements.

Nicht negates verbs, adjectives, or adverbs. Example: "Ich spreche nicht Deutsch" (I don't speak German) negates the verb. Conversely, kein negates nouns, especially if there's no article or an indefinite one (ein/eine). For instance: "Ich habe kein Geld" (I have no money) negates the noun.

Remember: Nicht for verbs/adjectives, kein for nouns. You'll get this!