Das stimmt nicht
That's not true
Language note: An essential phrase to express disagreement.
Culture note: Polite yet firm, reflecting cultural values of honesty.
Context: You clearly express your disagreement with the driver's statement.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Das
[dahs]
The
Used before a noun to indicate it as understood or previously mentioned in the context.
Das stimmt nicht, der Weg ist kürzer.
That is not correct, the right way is shorter.
stimmt
[shtimt]
is correct
Affirms the correctness or truth of something, often negated in this context.
Was er gesagt hat, stimmt nicht.
What he said is not correct.
nicht
[niht]
not
Used to make a statement negative.
Dieser Weg ist nicht schneller.
This route is not faster.
Phrase Parts
Das stimmt
Nicht
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