No. 178 in Russian
ничего
"Nothing," "not anything," or "it's okay" (depending on context).
In a sentence
Я ничего не знаю.
I don't know anything.
The word "ничего" is used in a negative sentence to mean "anything."
Ничего, всё будет хорошо.
It's okay, everything will be fine.
The word "ничего" is used to console or diminish the severity of a problem, meaning "it's nothing."
Он делает вид, что ничего не слышит.
He pretends not to hear anything.
The word "ничего" again represents "anything" in a negative expression.
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