German Phrase
Nee, das wurde verschoben.
Meaning
The speaker is informally denying something and explaining that the thing in question has been moved or postponed. It can refer to a meeting, an appointment, or any scheduled event that has been rescheduled.
When to use
Use this sentence in casual conversation when you need to tell a friend or colleague that a plan has changed. It’s perfect for spoken German, especially in informal settings like the office break‑room, a chat with classmates, or a family gathering.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nee,daswurdeverschoben.
Nee (informal no)
A colloquial way to say “no”, used among friends or in relaxed settings; avoid in formal contexts.
das (demonstrative pronoun)
Refers to a previously mentioned object, event, or situation; equivalent to “that”.
wurde (passive past of werden)
Used to form the simple past passive; combines with a past participle to indicate something was done to the subject.
verschoben (past participle of verschieben)
Means “moved” or “postponed”. In a passive construction it tells what happened to the subject.
🗨In Conversation
Findet das Meeting heute statt?
Is the meeting happening today?
Nee, das wurde verschoben.
No, it was postponed.
✕Common Mistakes
Nicht, das wurde verschoben.
“Nicht” negates a verb or adjective, but here you need a standalone “no”.
Nee, das wird verschoben.
“Wird” is present passive; the sentence refers to a past change, so “wurde” is required.
Nee, das wurde verschieben.
Using the infinitive instead of the past participle breaks the passive construction.
↔Alternatives
Nein, das wurde verschoben.
No, that was postponed.
Das wurde verschoben.
That was postponed.
Das ist verschoben worden.
That has been postponed.
Das wurde verlegt.
That was moved/postponed.
Cultural Tip
“Nee” is a very informal way to say “no” and is common among younger speakers and in relaxed environments. In a business email or a formal meeting you would use “Nein”. The passive construction with “wurde + Partizip” is typical for reporting changes without specifying who made the decision, which is a polite way to keep the focus on the event itself.