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Das geht nicht.

/das ɡeːt nɪçt/

That won't work. / That's not possible.

When to use it

Famously direct German answer. Don't take it personally — it's just clarity.

In conversation

—Können Sie das bis morgen liefern? —Nein, das geht nicht.

—Can you deliver by tomorrow? —No, that's not possible.

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