Nicht mehr
Example: Ich will das alte Spiel nicht mehr spielen.
Definition
"Nicht mehr" is a German phrase used to indicate that something is no longer happening or desired. It expresses the cessation or discontinuation of an action, condition, or state, as in the example phrase, 'Ich will das alte Spiel nicht mehr spielen,' meaning 'I no longer want to play the old game.'
Etymology
The phrase "nicht mehr" combines the German word "nicht," meaning 'not,' with "mehr," meaning 'more.' Together, they form a negation indicating the absence or end of something. This phrase has been used in German for centuries to convey the idea of 'no longer' or 'not anymore.'
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