но никого не увидел

but saw no one

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but saw no one Used when a male subject looked around or in all directions but did not see anyone. The feminine form is «но никого не увидела»; «никого не» literally means “no one” with negation.

RU: Я вошёл в комнату, но никого не увидел.

EN: I entered the room, but saw no one.

Я посмотрел вокруг, но никого не увидел.

I looked around, but didn't see anyone.

Том огляделся вокруг, но никого не увидел.

Tom looked around, but saw no one.

Я огляделся, но никого не увидел.

I looked around, but didn't see anyone.