How to Say "No One" in Latin - How To Say Guide

nēmō

The English phrase 'no one' is translated into Latin as nēmō.

nēmō is used to express the idea of not even a single person.

Meaning: not even a single person (pron)

How does it change in a sentence?

nēmō is a singular pronoun. It is always treated as a third-person singular subject in a sentence.

In the Odyssey, Odysseus famously tells the Cyclops his name is Outis in Greek, which translates directly to the Latin nēmō to trick his captor.
The word nēmō is used in the legal maxim nemo dat quod non habet, which means 'no one gives what he does not possess'.
While English speakers often use 'nobody' and 'no one' interchangeably, the Latin nēmō is strictly reserved for humans and cannot be used for objects or animals.

nēmō in viā vidēbātur.
No one was to be seen in the street.
This sentence shows how to use nēmō to describe someone not being visible in a street.
Tatoeba #3213715 by Andreas, translation #21766 by CK
Nēmō crēdit eum innocentem esse.
No one believes that he is innocent.
This sentence uses nēmō as the subject of a belief.
Tatoeba #11110398 by alexmarcelo, translation #284209 by CK
Nēmō sententiam meam audīre vult.
No one wants to listen to my opinions.
This sentence uses nēmō as the subject of a desire to listen.
Tatoeba #11012833 by alexmarcelo, translation #327831 by Eldad
Nemo in patria est
No one is in the country
Nullus scit
No one knows
Nemo audit
No one is listening
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Gaius and Julia are discussing a quiet house.

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