geen

This is the 25th most frequent Dutch word.


geen

"Geen" means "no" or "none" in English, used to negate nouns.


In this sentence, 'geen' is used as a negation for the presence of 'geld' (money), indicating the absence of any money.

Ik heb geen geld bij me.

I have no money with me.


Here, 'geen' negates the noun 'twijfel' (doubt), emphasizing the lack of doubt in the situation.

Er is geen twijfel mogelijk.

There is no doubt possible.


In this context, 'geen' negates 'bescherming' (protection), indicating the absence of protection if an umbrella is not present.

Zonder paraplu heb je geen bescherming tegen de regen.

Without an umbrella, you have no protection against the rain.