nie.
never, never at all (referring to an indefinite period of time)
Meaning & usage
never, never at all (referring to an indefinite period of time)
Das ist nie passiert!
Wir werden die Wahrheit wohl nie erfahren.
never, not once (referring to a defined period of time; see usage notes below)
Er hat sich in zwei Wochen nie die Haare gewaschen.
Where this word comes from
From Middle High German nie, from Old High German nio.
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