нигде

This is the 5198th most frequent Russian word.


нигде

"Nowhere."


In this sentence, "нигде" is used to emphasize the absence of the keys in all possible places.

Я нигде не могу найти свои ключи.

I can't find my keys anywhere.


Here, "нигде" conveys the idea that there was no presence of people in any location inside the house.

Нигде в доме не было ни души.

There was not a soul anywhere in the house.


In this instance, "нигде" indicates that the person has not encountered the individual in any place or location.

Он утверждает, что нигде не видел этого человека.

He claims that he hasn't seen this person anywhere.