Niemandem
Translation
to nobody, to no one
Examples
Ich habe es niemandem erzählt.
I haven't told it to anyone.
Das Auto gehört niemandem.
The car belongs to nobody.
Er will mit niemandem sprechen.
He doesn't want to speak to anyone.
Grammar Patterns
(as dative object) to nobody I help nobody.
Similar Words
Synonyms: keinem; Antonyms: jemandem (to someone)
Etymology
From 'nie' (never) + 'jemand' (someone). The '-em' is the dative case ending.
Memory Tips
Think of the dative case as indicating the indirect object, often translated with 'to' in English. 'Niemandem' means 'to nobody'.