Nichts can be used to negate what has already been stated. It can mean "nothing" but it also can be translated as not. That is all I can say now becaue it is late and I have talked to a tax advisor today. Ia m tired! I like the dicitonary Linguee becaue it gives a basic translation and examples of how the word is used in Context. Ich gehe ins Kino or Ich möchte ins Kino gehen. Good night and good luck Kev Kinobesuch

Ich gehe ins Kino (you will watch a movie) Ich gehe an das Kino (wrong) Ich gehe zum Kino (you go there i.e. to buy tickets, but you will not watch any movie for now)