Negative words are used in different settings in German. Learn how to place nicht in a sentence, how to use kein correctly and get to grips with negative words such as weder… noch…, doch and nie.
Follow the same pattern as for the future tense and modal verbs when using nicht with the conditional tense – nicht is placed before the infinitive or infinitive phrase, eg
ich möchte hier bleiben – I would like to stay here > ich möchte nicht hier bleiben – I would not like to stay here
ich möchte ins Bett gehen – I would like to go to bed > ich möchte nicht ins Bett gehen – I would not like to go to bed
Ich möchte nicht in ihrer Haut stecken. – I wouldn't want to be in her shoes.
— deutsches Sprichwort – German proverb
Did you know?
Sunday is considered to be a day of rest – Ruhetag – in Germany, whether people are religious or not.
This means that they are not allowed to make too much noise on a Sunday and can be fined from 50 € up to 2,500 € if they disrespect the law.
In some areas, you are not allowed to mow the lawn or wash the car on Sundays in case it spoils the peace and quiet of the day. Not only is drilling not allowed on a Sunday – it's actually illegal. As shops are generally closed on Sundays, people take advantage of being free at the same time to enjoy quality family time together.
Sunday is a day of rest throughout Germany (This clip is from: BBC TWO Make Me a German)
