Translation of German word "niemand" to English
niemand
/niːmannt/
Meaning
NounNot any person; the logical negation of somebody.
How to use
Niemand is used to indicate the absence of any person. It is often used in formal or official contexts. A common mistake is to confuse it with 'keiner', which is used for 'none' in a more general sense.
🇬🇧 English
nobody
Example
Ich habe mehrere Leute gefragt, aber niemand wusste wie.
I asked several people but no one knew how.
Wie niemandem, der nicht blind ist, entgangen sein kann, habe ich mir erst gestern die Haare schneiden lassen.
As can't have escaped anyone who isn't blind, I just got my hair cut yesterday.
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Common phrases
- niemand anders— nobody else
- ich kenne niemanden— I don't know anybody
- niemand sagt etwas— nobody says anything
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What is the definition of the German word "niemand"?▼
The German word "niemand" is defined as: "Not any person; the logical negation of somebody."
What does the German word "niemand" mean?▼
The German word "niemand" means "nobody" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "niemand"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "niemand"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich habe mehrere Leute gefragt, aber niemand wusste wie." (which translates as "I asked several people but no one knew how.").
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