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Almost anybody familiar with pop culture depictions of Germany has seen somebody angry shouting “Nein!” (no) in a movie, TV show or even commercial.

Different cultures have different unwritten rules about saying “no” to things, so someone from the United States, for instance, might think that Germans are a little bit rude when they say “no.” They’re not being rude, though—it’s just a little bit of cultural difference.

In this guide, I’ll explain everything you need to know about how to say “no” in German like a native speaker would, with different terms for different situations.

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Saying “No” in German Politely

In German, the way to say “no” politely involves an explanation of the negation, instead of simply saying the word “no” alone. This is true in English as well, which is why it may sound l

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