nergens

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch nergens.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈnɛrχəns/

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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

• ergens

Descendants

• Afrikaans: nêrens