How to Say “No Bite” in German

beißt nicht
The German phrase beißt nicht means "no bite."
The phrase beißt nicht is typically used as a short, reassuring statement when presenting a pet or an animal to a stranger.

Did you know?

  • While beißt nicht is used for animals, Germans use the phrase beißt nicht metaphorically to describe a person or a task that looks intimidating but is actually easy or friendly.
  • The word nicht is a contraction of the Old High German words nio meaning 'never' and wiht meaning 'being' or 'creature'.
  • If you are warning someone about a small insect like a wasp rather than a dog, you should avoid saying beißt nicht and use sticht nicht instead. In German, the distinction between biting and stinging is strictly observed when describing small creatures.

Examples in context

  • Bitte nicht beißen
    Please do not bite
  • Nicht beißen, ok?
    No biting, okay?
  • Keine Sorge, er beißt nicht.
    Don't worry, he doesn't bite.
  • Der Hund ist lieb und beißt nicht.
    The dog is sweet and doesn't bite.
  • Keine Angst, die Katze beißt nicht.
    Don't be afraid, the cat doesn't bite.

Example conversation

Maximilian introduces his dog to Hannah.

  1. Maximilian

    Hallo Hannah, das ist mein Hund.
    Hello Hannah, this is my dog.
  2. Hannah

    Hallo! Darf ich ihn anfassen?
    Hello! May I touch him?
  3. Maximilian

    Ja, keine Angst, er beißt nicht.
    Yes, don't be afraid, he doesn't bite.
  4. Hannah

    Oh, er ist ja wirklich sehr lieb.
    Oh, he really is very sweet.

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