How to Say ‘Not nice’ in German
Nicht schön
nikht shern
[nikht shern]
💬 Usage Tip: A soft, understated way to say something is bad. German can be politely blunt in a minimal way.
🇩🇪 In Germany: This may sound mild, but in German understatement can still clearly signal dissatisfaction.
Phrase Breakdown
Nicht
[nikht]
not
Negation word used to make a statement negative.
Nicht schön für die Gäste.
Not nice for the guests.
schön
[shern]
nice
Means nice, pleasant, or good.
Nicht schön in einem ruhigen Hotel.
Not nice in a quiet hotel.
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