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How to Say ‘No, it doesn't cost anything.’ in German

Nein, das kostet nichts.

nine dahs KOS-tet nichts

[nine dahs KOS-tet nichts]

Phrase Breakdown

Nein, das

nine dahs

No, that

'Nein' rhymes with 'nine'. Pause briefly after it, then continue with 'das'.

Example

Nein, das ist nicht mein Koffer.

No, that's not my suitcase.

Words in this phrase

Nein

[nine]

"Nein" means "no" and can correct a misunderstanding politely or firmly.

Example

Nein, der Treffpunkt ist nicht vorne.

No, the meeting point is not in front.

das

[dahs]

that / it

Used to refer to a situation or thing being discussed.

Example

Das ist nicht die richtige Straße.

That is not the right street.

kostet nichts.

KOS-tet nichts

costs nothing.

Stress 'KOS-tet'. End 'nichts' with a clear 'ts'.

Example

Das WLAN kostet nichts.

The Wi-Fi costs nothing.

Words in this phrase

kostet

[KOS-tet]

Costs

Requires payment of a specified amount.

Example

Das kostet viel Geld.

That costs a lot of money.

nichts

[nichts]

nothing

No thing; not anything.

Example

Ich habe nichts gesehen.

I saw nothing.

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