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"Without" in German: ohne
ohne
Without in German is ohne. Say Ohne Zucker, bitte in a café. Ohne takes the accusative: ohne den Schlüssel, ohne mich.
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How to pronounce ohne
Say it
OH-nuh
/ˈoːnə/
OH-nuh. Long o. Soft final -e.
"Without" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ohne | without Preposition + accusative. | Preposition + accusative. |
| ohne Milch | without milk Coffee order. | Coffee order. |
| ohne mich | without me Declining to join. | Declining to join. |
| ohne zu … | without …-ing Ohne zu fragen = without asking. | Ohne zu fragen = without asking. |
How to use ohne in real life
- 1Coffee order
Einen Cappuccino ohne Milchschaum, bitte.
A cappuccino without milk foam, please.
Ohne + noun.
- 2Plans
Geht ihr ohne mich ins Kino?
Are you going to the cinema without me?
Ohne mich.
- 3Habit
Er geht nie ohne Jacke raus.
He never goes out without a jacket.
Ohne Jacke.
Mistakes English speakers make with ohne
Incorrect: ohne dem Zucker
Correct: ohne den Zucker / ohne Zucker
Ohne takes accusative, not dative.
Incorrect: without Milch
Correct: ohne Milch
Use ohne, not English without.
Good to know
Café staff hear ohne Milch, ohne Zucker, ohne alles all day. Saying ohne alles means nothing extra—useful when you want coffee plain.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering coffee together
ChatPal
Nimmst du Milch oder ohne?
Do you take milk or without?
You
Ohne Milch, bitte. Nur schwarz.
Without milk, please. Just black.
ChatPal
Okay. Ich bestelle deinen ohne Zucker.
Okay. I'll order yours without sugar.
You
Perfekt. Danke.
Perfect. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Without" in German
How do you say without?
Ohne.
Without milk?
Ohne Milch.
Case after ohne?
Accusative: ohne den Hut.
Without asking?
Ohne zu fragen.
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