No. 5,724 in Dutch
nergens
"Nowhere"
In a sentence
Ik kan mijn sleutels nergens vinden.
I can't find my keys anywhere.
In this sentence, 'nergens' is used to indicate the absence of the keys in any location—a negative adverb for place.
Hij zoekt overal, maar vindt nergens wat hij nodig heeft.
He looks everywhere but doesn't find what he needs anywhere.
Here, 'nergens' contrasts with 'overal' to emphasize the lack of discovery in all places explored—negative locative emphasis.
Nergens voel ik me zo thuis als hier.
Nowhere do I feel as at home as here.
In this sentence, 'nergens' introduces a comparison, stating the unparalleled sense of comfort in the given location—negative comparison for place.
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