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nirgendwo

English translation of nirgendwo

nowhere

The German word 'nirgendwo' is an adverb that translates to 'nowhere' in English. It is used to express that a certain condition or situation does not exist in any location. It is often used in negative sentences to emphasize the absence of something. For example, 'Ich habe nirgendwo eine Antwort gefunden.' (I didn't find an answer anywhere.)


Example sentences using: nirgendwo

Ich kann meine Brille nirgendwo finden.

English translation of Ich kann meine Brille nirgendwo finden.

I can't find my glasses anywhere.

This phrase is a standard sentence structure in both German and English. 'Nirgendwo' in this context means 'nowhere' or 'not anywhere', indicating the speaker has looked everywhere they can think of and has not been able to locate their glasses.

Er ist nirgendwo zu sehen.

English translation of Er ist nirgendwo zu sehen.

He is nowhere to be seen.

This is a common phrase used when someone or something is not in the place where they are expected to be. 'Nirgendwo zu sehen' directly translates to 'nowhere to be seen', indicating that the person in question is not present or easily identifiable.

Nirgendwo ist es schöner als zu Hause.

English translation of Nirgendwo ist es schöner als zu Hause.

Nowhere is it more beautiful than at home.

This sentence is a variation of the common English saying, 'There's no place like home'. 'Nirgendwo' is used to communicate the idea that no other place compares to the comfort and familiarity of one's own home.

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