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How to Say ‘That's not a spinach smoothie.’ in German

Das ist kein Spinat-Smoothie.

dahs ist kine shpee-NAHT-SMOO-thee

[dahs ist kine shpee-NAHT-SMOO-thee]

💬 Usage Tip: Use kein rather than nicht to say "not a" before a noun: Das ist kein Bier "That's not a beer." Use nicht for most other things: Das ist nicht kalt "That's not cold."

Phrase Breakdown

Das ist kein

dahs ist kine

that is not a

'Kein' negates a noun and means 'not a / no'. 'Kein' rhymes with English 'mine'.

Example

Das ist kein Problem.

That's no problem.

Words in this phrase

Das

[dahs]

that / it

Can refer to a thing, item, or dish in front of you.

Example

Was ist das? Das Wort das can mean that or it.

What is that? The word das can mean that or it.

ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

kein

[kine]

no / not a

Used with Problem to form the polite phrase Kein Problem.

Example

Kein Problem, wir finden einen neuen Termin.

No problem, we’ll find a new appointment.

Spinat-Smoothie.

shpee-NAHT-SMOO-thee

spinach smoothie

'Spinat' is pronounced 'shpi-NAHT', with stress on the second syllable. 'Smoothie' is said much like in English.

Example

Ich trinke gern Spinat-Smoothie.

I like drinking spinach smoothie.

Words in this phrase

Spinat-Smoothie

[shpee-NAHT-SMOO-thee]

spinach smoothie

A blended drink made with spinach.

Example

Morgens trinke ich einen Spinat-Smoothie.

In the morning I drink a spinach smoothie.

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