geenszins

This is the 8182nd most frequent Dutch word.


geenszins

"Geenszins" means "by no means" or "not at all" in English.


Here, 'geenszins' is used to emphasize the speaker's resolute decision or lack of intention regarding an action.

Ik ben geenszins van plan te vertrekken.

I have no intention of leaving.


In this sentence, 'geenszins' supports the phrase by stressing the impossibility or inability regarding the subject's capability.

Hij was geenszins in staat de taak te voltooien.

He was in no way able to complete the task.


'Geenszins' in this context indicates that the situation lacked any kind of positive attributes, strongly emphasizing its undesirability.

De situatie was geenszins ideaal.

The situation was by no means ideal.