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Hi,

Can anyone explain the difference of the meaning of these statements?

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"I don't want anybody to know this."

"I want nobody to know this."

"I don't want nobody to know this."

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1 and 2 mean the same thing.

3 is a double negative and logically means you want people to know this. 3 is not recommended.
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"I don't want anybody know this."

"I want nobody know this."

Possible?
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Tukanja wrote:"I don't want anybody know this."

"I want nobody know this."

Possible?
No.

"I don't want anybody to know this."

"I want nobody to know this."
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Thanks Josef
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