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Nie
Never
Beginneradverb
Definition
At no time.
Example
Ich war nie in Japan.
I have never been to Japan.
Etymology
'Nie' comes from the Old High German 'niwi' or 'nî', meaning 'never'. Its usage has continued to denote negation of time throughout its evolution.
How & Where It’s Used
'Nie' is commonly used in both spoken and written forms, across various contexts to express negation. It is widely understood throughout the German-speaking world.