Nobody Meaning in English
word
/ˈnoʊˌbɑˌdi/, /ˈnoʊbədi/
NOH-buh-dee
/nˈəʊbɒdˌi/
NOH-bo-dee
Definition
The word 'nobody' means no person; not anyone. It shows that there is no one present or involved.
Usage & Nuances
'Nobody' is used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often confused with 'no one' but both are interchangeable. Used mostly as a pronoun to talk about the absence of people. In spoken English, contractions like 'nobody's' are common.
Spanish: nadiePortuguese (BR): ninguémPortuguese (PT): ninguémChinese (Simplified): 没有人Chinese (Traditional): 沒有人Hindi: कोई नहींArabic: لا أحدBengali: কেউ না - কোনো মানুষ নাRussian: никтоJapanese: 誰もVietnamese: không aiKorean: 아무도Turkish: kimseUrdu: کوئی نہیںIndonesian: tidak ada orang
Example Sentences
Nobody is at home right now.
basic
Nobody understands the problem.
basic
Nobody saw what happened.
basic
Hey, nobody knows the answer except her.
natural
In this office, nobody complains about the new rules.
natural
Don't worry, nobody will tell the secret.
natural