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How to Say ‘No, it's unsweetened.’ in German

Nein, die ist ungesüßt.

Nine dee ist UN-geh-zuest

[Nine dee ist UN-geh-zuest]

💬 Usage Tip: In speech, Germans often use die or der instead of sie or er to mean "it" or "that one". Putting un- in front works like English un-: ungesüßt is the opposite of gesüßt "sweetened".

Phrase Breakdown

Nein, die ist

Nine dee ist

No, it is

'Nein' means no. In speech, 'die' often replaces 'sie' to refer back to something feminine, here the oat milk.

Example

Nein, die ist neu.

No, it's new.

Words in this phrase

Nein

[Nine]

Used to give a negative response or to disagree with something.

Example

Nein, das war alles, was ich wollte.

No, that was all I wanted.

die

[dee]

it / that one

Demonstrative pronoun referring back to a feminine noun.

Example

Die Jacke? Die ist neu.

The jacket? It's new.

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.

ungesüßt.

UN-geh-zuest

unsweetened

The prefix 'un-' means not, as in English. Stress the first syllable: 'UN-geh-züsst'.

Example

Ich möchte den Joghurt ungesüßt.

I'd like the yogurt unsweetened.

Words in this phrase

ungesüßt

[UN-geh-zuest]

unsweetened

Without added sugar.

Example

Ich möchte ungesüßten Joghurt.

I'd like unsweetened yogurt.

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