No. 2,012 in German
keinesfalls
"Keinesfalls" means "by no means" or "under no circumstances."
In a sentence
Ich werde keinesfalls meine Meinung ändern.
I will in no case change my opinion.
In this sentence, 'keinesfalls' is used to express a firm and definite refusal of an action, emphasizing the speaker's strong determination.
Keinesfalls solltest du so handeln ohne zu überlegen.
Under no circumstances should you act like this without thinking.
Here, 'keinesfalls' serves to highlight an imperative or suggestion, strongly advising against certain actions.
Die Lösung ist keinesfalls so klar, wie Sie denken.
The solution is by no means as clear as you think.
In this usage, 'keinesfalls' indicates doubt or denial about the degree of clarity of the solution, emphasizing that clarity is not absolute.
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