Syntax

Verneinung mit nicht/kein

Negation with nicht and kein

Examples

Das ist nicht gut.

Ich habe kein Auto.

Er kommt heute nicht.

Verneinung mit nicht und kein

CEFR A1 (A1.2) — Syntax

Putting the verb in the wrong position — remember V2 rule in main clauses.

Forgetting to move the verb to the end in subordinate clauses (weil, dass, wenn...).

Read German sentences aloud, paying attention to word order.

When writing, check verb position: second position in main clauses, final position in subordinate clauses.

Practice this topic in context through conversations and writing exercises at the A1 level.

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