adverb

keinesfalls

by no means

Das bedeutet, dass etwas auf gar keinen Fall passieren soll oder nicht erlaubt ist.

The German word "keinesfalls" is an adverb that means "by no means" or "not at all". It is a compound of "keines" (none) and "falls" (case or condition). "Keinesfalls" is used to strongly deny or reject something, emphasizing that a particular statement is completely untrue or unacceptable. Similar expressions include "auf keinen Fall" (in no case) and "unter keinen Umständen" (under no circumstances). The difference lies in their construction; while "keinesfalls" is a single adverb, the others are phrases that convey a similar meaning.

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Examples

Du sollst keinesfalls zu spät kommen.adverb

You should by no means arrive late.

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