だれも~ません

daremo ~masen

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Formation

だれも + Verb-negative (ません)

Express 'nobody' or 'no one' in negative sentences.

When to use

'No one': だれも needs a negative verb (だれも来ませんでした). With an affirmative, だれでも.

Explanation

The grammar point だれも is used in combination with a negative form of the verb, usually ません, to express the idea of 'nobody' or 'no one' doing something. It is used with questions or statements and can be translated as 'nobody' or 'no one' in English.

Example sentences

Other forms

Who (Someone / Anyone / No One)

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