This is the 5724th most frequent Dutch word.
nergens
"Nowhere"
In this sentence, 'nergens' is used to indicate the absence of the keys in any location—a negative adverb for place.
Ik kan mijn sleutels nergens vinden.
I can't find my keys anywhere.
Here, 'nergens' contrasts with 'overal' to emphasize the lack of discovery in all places explored—negative locative emphasis.
Hij zoekt overal, maar vindt nergens wat hij nodig heeft.
He looks everywhere but doesn't find what he needs anywhere.
In this sentence, 'nergens' introduces a comparison, stating the unparalleled sense of comfort in the given location—negative comparison for place.