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Ich kann nicht schwimmen.

I cannot swim.

In German

Ich kann nicht schwimmen.

Ikh kan nikht shvim-en.
English
I cannot swim.
Español
No puedo nadar.
Italiano
Non so nuotare.

Sentence Breakdown

  • IchIPronoun
  • kanncanModal verb
  • nichtnotNegation particle
  • schwimmenswimInfinitive verb

Grammar Point

Negation of modal verbs with 'nicht'

Variations

  • Schwimmen ist für mich nicht möglich.
    Swimming is not possible for me.
  • Ich habe das Schwimmen nicht gelernt.
    I haven't learned to swim.

FAQ

How do you say "I cannot swim." in German?

"I cannot swim." in German is "Ich kann nicht schwimmen." (Ikh kan nikht shvim-en.).

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