B1 Expression カジュアル

Bloß nicht!

Definitely not! / By no means!

意味

An emphatic refusal or strong warning against something.

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文化的背景

Germans value 'Direktheit' (directness). Using 'Bloß nicht!' is not considered rude among friends; it's seen as helpful and honest advice to prevent a mistake. In Austria, you might hear 'Ja nicht!' or 'Gar nicht!' used with similar frequency, often with a softer intonation but the same underlying urgency. Swiss German speakers might use 'Nöd ächt!' or 'Sicher nöd!' in similar contexts, though 'Bloß nicht!' is understood and used in High German contexts. In texting, 'Bloß nicht' is often shortened or used with emojis like 🚩 (red flag) to warn friends about dating prospects or bad social media posts.

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The 'Eye-Roll' Bloß

You can use 'Bloß nicht!' sarcastically when someone states the obvious. 'Soll ich in {die|f} {die|f} Sonne gehen ohne Sonnencreme?' — 'Bloß nicht, sonst verbrennst du dich noch (roll eyes)'.

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Don't over-use

If you use it for everything, it loses its power. Save it for things that actually matter.

意味

An emphatic refusal or strong warning against something.

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The 'Eye-Roll' Bloß

You can use 'Bloß nicht!' sarcastically when someone states the obvious. 'Soll ich in {die|f} {die|f} Sonne gehen ohne Sonnencreme?' — 'Bloß nicht, sonst verbrennst du dich noch (roll eyes)'.

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Don't over-use

If you use it for everything, it loses its power. Save it for things that actually matter.

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Intonation is Key

A short, sharp 'Bloß nicht!' sounds like a command. A drawn-out 'Bloooß niiicht' sounds like a desperate plea.

自分をテスト

Your friend wants to wear socks with sandals to a fancy party. What do you say?

Soll ich diese Sandalen mit Socken tragen?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: b

'Bloß nicht!' is the perfect emphatic warning for a fashion disaster.

Complete the sentence with the correct words to warn someone not to forget their passport.

Vergiss _____ _____ deinen {der|m} Reisepass!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: bloß nicht

The standard word order for this warning is 'bloß nicht'.

Match the situation to the most likely use of 'Bloß nicht!'.

Situation: Someone is about to delete an important file.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: b

Deleting an important file is a disaster that requires an emphatic 'Bloß nicht!'.

Fill in the missing line.

A: 'Soll ich das ganze Geld heute ausgeben?' B: '__________! Wir brauchen es für die {die|f} Miete.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Bloß nicht

Spending rent money is a bad idea, so a strong warning is needed.

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4 問題
Your friend wants to wear socks with sandals to a fancy party. What do you say? Choose B1

Soll ich diese Sandalen mit Socken tragen?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: b

'Bloß nicht!' is the perfect emphatic warning for a fashion disaster.

Complete the sentence with the correct words to warn someone not to forget their passport. Fill Blank B1

Vergiss _____ _____ deinen {der|m} Reisepass!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: bloß nicht

The standard word order for this warning is 'bloß nicht'.

Match the situation to the most likely use of 'Bloß nicht!'. situation_matching A2

Situation: Someone is about to delete an important file.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: b

Deleting an important file is a disaster that requires an emphatic 'Bloß nicht!'.

Fill in the missing line. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Soll ich das ganze Geld heute ausgeben?' B: '__________! Wir brauchen es für die {die|f} Miete.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Bloß nicht

Spending rent money is a bad idea, so a strong warning is needed.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

6 問

Not among friends. It shows you are engaged and care about the outcome. In a formal setting, it's too emotional.

Yes, if a noun follows. 'Bloß kein Stress!' (Don't have any stress!).

'Auf keinen Fall' is more formal and absolute. 'Bloß nicht' is more conversational and urgent.

In this specific idiom, 'bloß' has become the standard. 'Nur nicht' sounds a bit dated.

Yes, parents use it constantly to stop children from doing dangerous things.

Yes, in this combination. On its own, 'bloß' can mean 'only' or 'merely'.

関連フレーズ

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Auf gar keinen Fall

synonym

Under no circumstances

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Ja nicht

similar

Don't you dare

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Bloß keine Panik

builds on

Don't panic

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Nicht bloß

contrast

Not only

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