German Phrase
Nee, es regnet nicht.
Meaning
The speaker is replying negatively, saying that it is not raining at the moment. The use of "Nee" makes the tone casual and friendly.
When to use
Use this sentence when someone asks if it’s raining and you want to give a quick, informal answer. It works best in everyday conversation with friends, family, or peers.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nee,esregnetnicht.
Nee (colloquial)
"Nee" is an informal way to say "no" in spoken German, similar to "nah" in English.
es (personal pronoun)
"es" is the impersonal subject used with weather verbs like "regnen".
regnet (present, 3rd singular)
"regnet" is the present‑tense, third‑person singular form of the verb "regnen" (to rain).
nicht (negation)
"nicht" negates the verb phrase that follows it; placed after the verb in simple statements.
🗨In Conversation
Regnet es gerade?
Is it raining right now?
Nee, es regnet nicht.
No, it's not raining.
✕Common Mistakes
Nee, es nicht regnet.
Placing "nicht" before the verb ("es nicht regnet") is incorrect; it must follow the verb in simple statements.
Nee, es regnet nicht.
"Nee" is too informal for written or formal spoken German; replace with "Nein" in those contexts.
Nee, es regnet nicht es.
Do not add an extra "es" after "nicht" ("es regnet nicht es").
↔Alternatives
Nein, es regnet nicht.
No, it is not raining.
Nein, es regnet gerade nicht.
No, it isn’t raining right now.
Nein, es ist nicht regnerisch.
No, it isn’t rainy.
Cultural Tip
While "Nee" is perfectly understandable, it is considered slang and should be avoided in formal settings such as business meetings or when speaking with strangers you don’t know well. In those contexts, use "Nein" instead.