A2Vocabulary

Not

Need, distress, emergency; predicament

In German

Not

note

Don't Get Confused!

Looks like
Not
In English means: "Used to make a negative statement"
Actually means
Not
Need, distress, emergency; predicament
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Memory TipA German 'Not' is a serious 'emergency' or 'need', not just a word to negate something. It's a crisis, 'not' a simple 'no'.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Ich bin in großer Not.

    I am in great distress.

  2. 2

    In Notfällen rufen Sie die Polizei.

    In emergencies, call the police.

FAQ

How do you say "Need, distress, emergency; predicament" in German?

"Need, distress, emergency; predicament" in German is "Not" (note). Example: Ich bin in großer Not..

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