Negation Words — Negationswörter (niemand, nichts, nie)
📺 Instructional Video
An instructional video explaining this grammar topic with practical examples.
🎯 Lesson Goals
- Identify the three main negation words used at B1 level.
- Understand how to place them correctly in a sentence.
- Recognize the difference between negating a person, a thing, or an action.
- Use them in everyday contexts.
📚 Core Rule
| Word | English translation |
|---|---|
| niemand | nobody / no one |
| nichts | nothing |
| nie | never |
Example Sentences
- Niemand hat das Buch gelesen. — Nobody has read the book.
- Nichts ist hier. — Nothing is here.
- Ich habe nie Deutsch gesprochen. — I have never spoken German.
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📝 Exercises
✏️ Fill in the blank with the correct word: Write only one word in each field.
| # | Sentence (fill the blank) | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ____ hat das Auto gesehen. (nobody) | |
| 2 | ____ ist im Kühlschrank. (nothing) | |
| 3 | Ich habe ____ das Spiel gewonnen. (never) |
✏️ Fill in the blank with the correct word: Write only one word in each field.
| # | English sentence (replace with German negation) |
|---|---|
| 1 | ____ knows the answer. |
| 2 | ____ was left on the table. |
| 3 | ____ have I been late. |