Ist nicht
Is not
Language note: Creates negation in a sentence, key for expressing disagreement.
Culture note: In Germany, clarity is important, so saying 'ist nicht' makes your stance clear.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ist
[ɪst]
Is not
Negation form of 'is', used to deny or negate something.
Das ist nicht der richtige Ort.
That is not the right place.
nicht
[nɪçt]
Not
Used to make a word or phrase negative.
Das ist nicht die Adresse, die Sie mir gegeben haben.
That is not the address you gave me.
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