No. 366 in Italian
niente
"Nothing."
In a sentence
Non ho niente da fare oggi.
I have nothing to do today.
The word 'niente' here means 'nothing' and is used as the object of the verb 'ho' (to have).
Niente può fermare il suo entusiasmo.
Nothing can stop her enthusiasm.
The word 'niente' here is used as the subject of the verb 'può' (can).
Non vedo niente fuori dalla finestra.
I see nothing outside the window.
The word 'niente' here means 'nothing' and follows the negative structure initiated by 'non'.
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