A1 Expression Neutral

Das geht nicht.

That doesn't work.

Meaning

Indicating something is not possible or acceptable.

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Cultural Background

Germans value directness. Saying 'das geht nicht' is considered efficient, not rude. Swiss German speakers might use 'Das gaht nöd' with the same meaning.

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Context is key

Always use 'Das geht nicht' for things, not for your own skills.

Meaning

Indicating something is not possible or acceptable.

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Context is key

Always use 'Das geht nicht' for things, not for your own skills.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Können wir heute fliegen? Nein, ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: das geht nicht

The phrase for impossibility is 'das geht nicht'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Können wir heute fliegen? Nein, ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: das geht nicht

The phrase for impossibility is 'das geht nicht'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is direct and clear.

Related Phrases

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Das geht gar nicht

specialized form

That is totally unacceptable

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Geht nicht gibt's nicht

contrast

Nothing is impossible

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