The exact spelling appears at position 2,923 in the cited OpenSubtitles-derived Dutch 50k token list. That is a corpus signal, not search volume, CEFR level or proof that the noun sense is equally frequent. Article, forms, glosses, pronunciation and examples are adapted from English Wiktionary via Kaikki under CC BY-SA 4.0. See sources and modifications.
How nicht is pronounced
IPA: /nɪxt/ · Syllables: nicht
Say the article and noun together—de nicht—before practising the word in a sentence. This keeps grammatical gender attached to the item you retrieve. Regional speech and sentence rhythm can change the surface sound, so use the transcription as a compact reference rather than as a substitute for listening.
What nicht means
female cousin; daughter of someone's uncle or aunt
Dictionary label: feminine
niece; daughter of someone's brother or sister
Dictionary label: feminine
niece; daughter of someone's brother- or sister-in-law
Dictionary label: feminine
An English gloss identifies a sense, not a one-word substitution that works in every context. Look at the surrounding verb, preposition, number and situation in the Dutch example. When several meanings are listed, practise one meaning at a time and state a concrete context before changing to another sense.
Article, plural and diminutive
| Form | Dutch | Speaking use |
|---|---|---|
| Singular | de nicht | Retrieve the article and noun as one chunk. |
| Plural | de nichten | Dutch plural nouns take de; also change the verb and quantity where needed. |
| Diminutive | nichtje | A smaller, familiar or context-specific form; use only when the meaning fits. |
Do not guess the article from the English translation. Learn de nicht as a single unit, then contrast it with de nichten. A diminutive normally uses het, but its pragmatic meaning can be neutral, literal, affectionate or dismissive depending on context.
Translated examples with nicht
Mijn nicht is een jaar jonger dan ik en we zijn goede vriendinnen.
My female cousin is one year younger than me, and we are good friends.
Mijn broer en zijn vrouw hebben twee nichten, een tweeling.
My brother and his wife have two nieces, twins.
Mijn oom van vaders kant heeft drie nichten, waarvan er twee getrouwd zijn.
My paternal uncle has three nieces, two of whom are married.
These examples are citation-backed language data. First identify what the noun refers to and which words determine or describe it. Then change only one element—person, quantity, time, place or description—while keeping the article and number consistent. That small variation turns a reference example into active speaking practice without inventing a rule from one sentence.
Four-step speaking drill
- Say de nicht three times, then add one adjective or location that fits the first meaning.
- Build a present-tense sentence with a named person, a concrete place and the singular noun.
- Change the message to de nichten. Update the number, determiner and finite verb instead of replacing only the noun ending.
- Ask a follow-up question containing the noun, record the answer, and repeat once with a different detail.
Listen first for meaning and article choice, then for sentence order and pronunciation. Correct the first error that changes the message or blocks the listener. Avoid restarting for every small hesitation: complete the message, note one target, and make the second recording more precise.
Self-check before you continue
- I retrieve de nicht as one chunk.
- The singular or plural matches the determiner, quantity and verb.
- The selected meaning fits the situation.
- The sentence includes enough detail for another person to understand the reference.
- I can ask and answer one question with the noun without reading the page.
Questions about nicht
What does nicht mean?
female cousin; daughter of someone's uncle or aunt; niece; daughter of someone's brother or sister; niece; daughter of someone's brother- or sister-in-law.
Is it de nicht or het nicht?
The cited entry uses de nicht. Keep the article attached when learning and retrieving the noun.
What is the plural of nicht?
The cited plural is nichten. In a full sentence, also check the determiner, quantity and verb.
Use nicht in a recorded response
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