German Phrase
Nein, wir tauschen keine Münzen.
Meaning
The speaker is refusing a request, stating that they do not exchange coins. The negation applies to the object 'Münzen' rather than the action itself.
When to use
Use this sentence when a customer asks to trade or exchange coins at a bank, shop, or service point that does not provide that service.
✦Grammar Breakdown
NeinwirtauschenkeineMünzen
Negation with kein
Use 'kein' (keine, keinen, etc.) to negate a noun; it declines like the indefinite article.
Accusative plural
'Münzen' is the plural accusative form; 'keine' matches it in case, number, and gender.
Verb placement
In a main clause, the finite verb ('tauschen') occupies the second position.
Comma after interjection
An interjection like 'Nein' is separated by a comma before the main clause.
🗨In Conversation
Kann ich meine Euro‑Münzen hier umtauschen?
Can I exchange my euro coins here?
Nein, wir tauschen keine Münzen.
No, we don't exchange coins.
✕Common Mistakes
Wir tauschen nicht Münzen.
Use 'nicht' to negate verbs or whole sentences, not nouns. 'Wir tauschen nicht Münzen' is incorrect.
Nein, wir tauschen keine Münze.
'Münze' is singular; the sentence refers to multiple coins, so the plural 'Münzen' is required.
Nein wir tauschen keine Münzen.
The interjection 'Nein' should be followed by a comma in written German.
↔Alternatives
Leider tauschen wir keine Münzen.
Unfortunately, we don't exchange coins.
Nein, wir wechseln keine Münzen.
No, we don't change coins.
Wir nehmen keine Münzen zum Umtausch an.
We don't accept coins for exchange.
Cultural Tip
In Germany and Austria, coin exchange is usually done at banks, post offices, or dedicated coin‑sorting machines. Many small shops and cafés will not handle coin exchange, so it's common to hear this phrase in those settings. Also, note that 'Münzen' can refer to any currency coins, but most travelers are dealing with Euro coins.