nergens

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch nergens.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈnɛrχəns/
  • Audio:(file)

Adverb

nergens

  1. (archaic) alternative form of nêrens

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch nergens, nergen, from Old Dutch niergin, nieuuergin, equivalent to n- +‎ ergens.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈnɛr.ɣəns/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: ner‧gens
  • Rhymes: -ɛrɣəns

Adverb

nergens

  1. nowhere
    Mijn tas is nergens te vinden. ― My bag is nowhere to be found.
  2. pronominal adverb form of niets; nothing
    Jij bent echt nergens goed voor. ― You are truly good for nothing.

Antonyms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: nêrens
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