nergens

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Afrikaans

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Etymology

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From Dutch nergens.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈnɛrχəns/
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Adverb

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nergens

  1. (archaic) Alternative form of nêrens

Dutch

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Adverb

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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

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: nêrens