Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nicht-wahr
Phrase
/nɪçt vaːɐ/
Definition
A German phrase meaning ‘not true’ or ‘is it not?’, often used to question the truth of a statement.
Examples
- Das Wetter ist heute schön, nicht-wahr? (The weather is nice today, isn’t it?)
- Du möchtest das neue Restaurant ausprobieren, nicht-wahr? (You want to try the new restaurant, don’t you?)
Meaning
Used in conversations to express doubt about the validity of something that has been said, often seeking confirmation or agreement.
Synonyms
- oder?
- nicht so?
- stimmt’s?
