nergens

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch nergens.

Pronunciation
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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/
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  • Hyphenation: ner‧gens
  • Rhymes: -ɛrɣəns

Adverb

nergens

  1. nowhere
    Mijn tas is nergens te vinden. ― My bag is nowhere to be found.
  2. As part of a pronominal adverb, nothing (niets)
    Jij bent echt nergens goed voor. ― You are truly good for nothing.

Antonyms

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: nêrens
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