Polyglot Dictionary

etwas

/ˈɛtvas/

pronoun, adverb A1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

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Meaning

  1. something

    as a pronoun

    • Ich habe etwas für dich.

      I have something for you.

  2. a little, somewhat

    as an adverb before an adjective

    • Das ist etwas teuer.

      That's a bit expensive.

Opposites

  • nichts
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