German Conversation · Level 17
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German word
nirgends
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈnɪʁgənts/
Meaning
- adverbnowhere
Example
Ich habe nirgends Hilfe bekommen.
I couldn't get help anywhere.
More examples
Das Buch ist nirgends zu finden.
The book is nowhere to be found.
Core concept
A map has every spot marked as searched, yet no spot contains the thing sought.
Common phrases
nirgends zu finden
nowhere to be found
nirgends anders
nowhere else
Similar words
nirgendwo: In no place whatsoever.
Definition in German
Drückt aus, dass etwas an keinem Ort zu finden ist oder geschieht
Word origin
Nirgends combines the negative element nir- with the old indefinite place element irgend- and the adverbial ending -s.
Usage tips
- Nirgends and nirgendwo are both standard forms, with nirgends providing the shorter alternative.