German–English dictionary

nirgendwo

In no place.

nirgendwohin

To no place.

Nirvana

(Buddhism) Complete cessation of dukkha; a blissful state attained through realization of sunyata; enlightened experience.

Nirwana

(Buddhism) Complete cessation of dukkha; a blissful state attained through realization of sunyata; enlightened experience.

nis

Appended to adjectives to form nouns meaning "the state of being (the adjective)", "the quality of being (the adjective)", or "the measure of being (the adjective)".

Nische

An enclosed seating area consisting of a table next to a wall set between two high-backed benches, as in a diner or café.

Nischenmarkt

A relatively small and specialist, yet profitable, market.

Nisse

The egg of a louse.

nisten

(intransitive, of animals) To build or settle into a nest.

Nistkasten

A small house for birds.

Nitrat

(chemistry) Any salt or ester of nitric acid.

Nitril

(organic compound) Any of a class of organic compounds containing a cyano functional group −C≡N; they are named as derivatives of the appropriate carboxylic acid.

Niveau

A distance relative to a given reference elevation.

Niveaulinie

A line on a map or chart delineating those points which have the same altitude or other plotted quantity: a contour line or isopleth; (metonymically) the landform or its surface.

niveaulos

Unsophisticated, not intended for an audience of intelligence, education or culture.

nix

(colloquial) Nothing. [from 1789]

Nixe

A mythological creature with a woman's head and upper body, and a tail of a fish.

Nizza

A coastal city, the capital of Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeast France.

njam

Indicating delight at the flavor of food.

NO

Initialism of northeast, a cardinal point of the compass.

No-Name-Produkt

(marketing) Undifferentiated goods characterized by a low profit margin and (usually) fungibility, as distinguished from branded products not wholly fungible.

Noach

A en given name.

Noah

A en given name.

nobel

Elegant, highly stylish or fashionable.

Nobilität

A noble or privileged social class, historically accompanied by a hereditary title; aristocracy.

Nocebo

(pharmacology, also, _, attributive) A substance which a patient experiences as harmful due to a previous negative perception, but which is in fact pharmacologically (medicinally) inactive. [from 1961]

noch

Tell me again, say again; used in asking a question to which one may have already received an answer that one cannot remember.

noch dazu

(idiomatic) In excess of the minimum required; added as an extra.

noch eine

One more further, in addition to the quantity by then; a second or additional one, similar in likeness or in effect.

noch einer

One more further, in addition to the quantity by then; a second or additional one, similar in likeness or in effect.

noch eines

One more further, in addition to the quantity by then; a second or additional one, similar in likeness or in effect.

noch einmal

Used metalinguistically, with the repetition being in the discussion, or in the linguistic or pragmatic context of the discussion, rather than in the subject of discussion. [from 16thc.]

noch einmal machen

To do again.

noch einmal senden

To broadcast again.

noch einmal zum Ausdruck bringen

(transitive) To say or do (something) for a second time, such as for emphasis.

nochmal

Tell me again, say again; used in asking a question to which one may have already received an answer that one cannot remember.

nochmal davongekommen

(UK, colloquial, of a person) Lucky; especially undeservedly so.

nochmals

(idiomatic) Again, once more, one more time.

nochmals lesen

To read again.

Nöck

A treacherous water-spirit

Nocken

Italian pasta-like dumpling(s) made of potato or semolina.

Nockerln

Italian pasta-like dumpling(s) made of potato or semolina.

Noemi

(biblical character) The mother-in-law of the Biblical figure Ruth.

Nofretete

A queen of Ancient Egypt, the chief consort of the pharaoh Akhenaten.

Nomade

(anthropology) A member of a society or class who herd animals from pasture to pasture with no fixed home.

Nomadin

(anthropology) A member of a society or class who herd animals from pasture to pasture with no fixed home.

nomadisch

(figuratively) Of or related to any habitually wandering person or animal.

Nomen

(grammar, narrowly) A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as person, animal, place, word, thing, phenomenon, substance, quality, or idea: one of the basic parts of speech in many languages, including English.

Nomenklatur

A set of rules used for forming the names or terms in a particular field of arts or sciences.

nominal

(finance) Of, relating to, or being the amount or face value of a sum of money or a stock certificate, for example, and not the purchasing power or market value.

nominieren

To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.

Nominierte

A person named, or designated, by another, to any office, duty, or position; one nominated, or proposed, by others for office or for election to office.

Nominierung

An act or instance of nominating.

nomma

(idiomatic) Again, once more, one more time.

Non Plus Ultra

(uncountable, US, _, printing, rare, dated) A size of type between German and Norse, 2-point type.

Non-Profit-Organisation

Ellipsis of nonprofit organization (“an organization that exists for reasons other than to make a profit, such as a charitable, educational or service organization”).

Nonchalance

Nonchalance.

nonchalant

Casually calm and relaxed.

Nonkonformismus

Refusal to conform to the doctrine, discipline, or practice of a state religion, especially refusal by other Protestants to conform to the doctrine or discipline of the Church of England; the principles or practice of nonconformists; nonconformists as a class.

Nonkonformist

(by extension) One who is unconventional or does not abide by rules. [from 1880s]

Nonkonformistin

Someone who does not conform to accepted beliefs, customs or practices. [from 17th c.]

nonkonformistisch

Not conforming to established customs, etc.

Nonkonformität

Refusal to conform to the doctrine, discipline, or practice of a state religion, especially refusal by other Protestants to conform to the doctrine or discipline of the Church of England; the principles or practice of nonconformists; nonconformists as a class.

Nonne

A black-and-white moth of species Lymantria monacha.

Nonnenkloster

(now, _, especially) Synonym of nunnery, a female religious community and its residence.

Nonpareille

(uncountable, typography, chiefly, historical) A size of type between ruby and emerald (or, in the United States, between agate and minion), standardized as 6-point; (countable) a slug of this size.

nonprofit

Not seeking to produce a profit (a financial gain).

Nonsens

(informal, uncountable) Nonsensical talk or thinking.

nonstop

Without stopping; without interruption or break

Noob

(Internet slang, chiefly, derogatory) A newb or newbie; refers to the idea that someone is new to a game, concept, or idea; implying a lack of experience. Also, in some areas the word noob can mean someone is obsessed with things.

Noologie

The systematic study and organization of everything dealing with knowing and knowledge.

Noomi

(biblical character) The mother-in-law of the Biblical figure Ruth.

Noosphäre

The sphere of human reason, thought, and consciousness, seen as a theoretical evolutionary stage.

Noppe

A soft or fuzzy surface, generally on fabric or leather.

Nord

(meteorology) Of wind, from the north.

nordamerikanische Katzenfrett

A North American ringtail, Bassariscus astutus

Norden

(meteorology) Of wind, from the north.

nordisch

A person of Nordic descent or having features typical of Nordic people.

Nordländer

A native or inhabitant of the north of a region (or of the world as a whole), such as one of the northern United States, the north of Norway, etc.

Nordländerin

A native or inhabitant of the north of a region (or of the world as a whole), such as one of the northern United States, the north of Norway, etc.

nördlich

Of, facing, situated in, or related to the north; northerly.

nördliche Hälfte (des US-Bundesstaates)

(US) The northern section of a state.

nördlicher Teil (des US-Bundesstaates)

(US) The northern section of a state.

Nordost

The intercardinal compass point halfway between north and east; specifically at a bearing of 45°.

Nordosten

The intercardinal compass point halfway between north and east; specifically at a bearing of 45°.

nordöstlich

Of, related to, located in, or from the northeast.

nordostwärts

Toward the northeast.

Nordumbrien

(historical) An Anglo-Saxon kingdom in the Northeast of England; in full, Kingdom of Northumbria.

nordwärtig

Toward the north; northward.

nordwärts

Toward the north; northward.

Nordwest

A province of South Africa. Capital: Mahikeng.

Nordwesten

The intercardinal compass point halfway between west and north; specifically at a bearing of 315°.

nörgeln

(intransitive) To criticise for petty or frivolous reasons.

Nörgeltante

Someone or something that nags.

Nörgler

(colloquial, derogatory, North America) One who complains or fusses a great deal, especially about unimportant matters; a fusspot.

nörglerisch

(informal) Prone to nag, irritable.

Norm

That which is normal or typical.

normal

Occurring or happening regularly or frequently; usual.

Normale

(geometry, countable) A line or vector that is perpendicular to another line, surface, or plane.

normalerweise

(idiomatic) In general; most often.

normalisieren

(statistics, transitive) To reduce the variations by excluding irrelevant aspects.

Normalität

Something that is ordinary; something commonly done or occurring.

Normalkerze

(dated) A unit of luminous intensity of a light source, equal to 0.981 candelas.

Normalmaß

A standard or unexceptional group or category.

Normalo

(1950s, _, slang) A socially conventional or conservative person; a person who has little or no interest in the latest fads or trends.

Normanne

A member of the mixed Scandinavian and Frankish peoples who, in the 11th century, were a major military power in Western Europe and who conquered the English in 1066.

Normannin

A member of the mixed Scandinavian and Frankish peoples who, in the 11th century, were a major military power in Western Europe and who conquered the English in 1066.

normativ

Of or pertaining to a norm or standard.

Normen

A set of moral norms or customs derived from generally accepted practices rather than written laws.

normgebunden

Of or pertaining to prescribing or enjoining, especially an action or behavior based on a norm or standard.

normieren

(analysis) To endow (a vector space, etc.) with a norm.

Northumbrien

(historical) An Anglo-Saxon kingdom in the Northeast of England; in full, Kingdom of Northumbria.

Norwegen

A country in Scandinavia in Northern Europe. Official name: Kingdom of Norway.

Norweger

A native of Norway.

Norwegerin

A native of Norway.

norwegisch

Of or pertaining to the Norwegian language.

norwegischsprachig

Of or pertaining to the Norwegian language.

norwegischsprachlich

Of or pertaining to the Norwegian language.

norwegischsprechend

Of or pertaining to the Norwegian language.

Nostalgie

The characteristic of being homesick; a strong, sad feeling of missing one's home (and often left-behind loved ones, such as family and friends) when physically away.

Nostalgiker

A person who displays nostalgia for something.

Nostalgikerin

A person who displays nostalgia for something.

nostalgisch

Of, having, or relating to nostalgia.

Not

Physical or emotional discomfort, suffering, or alarm, particularly of a more acute nature.

Not leidend

Poor; destitute; in need.

Notar

(legal) An attorney who passes transfer of immovable property from one party to another.

Notarin

(legal, Canada, US) A notary public, a public officer who serves as an impartial witness to the signing of important documents, but who is not authorised to practise law.

Notarztwagen

An emergency vehicle designed for transporting seriously ill or injured people to a hospital. [1854]

Notation

(uncountable, countable) A system of characters, symbols, or abbreviated expressions used in an art or science or in mathematics or logic to express technical facts or quantities.

Notbehelf

A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.

notdürftig

(nautical) For temporary use; applied to a temporary contrivance.

Note

(chiefly, North America, Philippines) Performance on a test or other evaluation(s), expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol; a score.

Notebook

(computing) Ellipsis of notebook computer (“laptop computer”).

Noten

A guide to playing or singing a particular tune; sheet music.

Notenhals

(music) A vertical stroke marking the length of a note in written music.

Notenlinien

(music, plural staffs or staves) A series of horizontal lines on which musical notes are written; a stave.

Notenspiegel

(education) An official certified record of a student's academic performance throughtout their course of study, including all courses taken and grades received.

Notensystem

(music) The set of five horizontal and parallel lines on and between which musical notes are written or pointed; the staff.

Notenwert

(music) A musical notation that indicates the relative duration of a note, using the color or shape of the note head, the presence or absence of a stem, and the presence of flags.

Notfall

A cause of such discomfort.

Nothilfe

(medicine) Basic medical care that is administered to a victim of an injury, usually where the injury is slight or where better care is unavailable.

notieren

(transitive) To write down, to register or record in a book or as in a book.

nötig

Inevitably; of necessity.

nötigen

(transitive) To force, constrain, or coerce.

Nötigung

(legal, uncountable) Use of physical or moral force to compel a person to do something, or to abstain from doing something, thereby depriving that person of the exercise of free will.

Notiz

A short note; a memorandum.

Notizblock

(computing, sometimes, attributive) A kind of user interface in literate programming, allowing calculations to be interspersed with human-readable comments, diagrams, etc.

Notizbuch

A book for keeping notes; a record book, a register.

Notizheft

(computing, sometimes, attributive) A kind of user interface in literate programming, allowing calculations to be interspersed with human-readable comments, diagrams, etc.

Notizklotz

A kind of cushion for writing upon, or for blotting, especially one formed of many flat sheets of writing paper; now especially such a block of paper sheets as used to write on.