some in Dutch
some in Dutch is ongeveer, sommige, enige — some means an unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
some in Dutch
ongeveer
Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.
sommige
(stressed) A nonzero, unspecified proportion of (a bounded set of countable things): at least two.
enige
(stressed) A nonzero, unspecified proportion of (a bounded set of countable things): at least two.
enkele
(stressed) A nonzero, unspecified proportion of (a bounded set of countable things): at least two.
enkele
A nonzero, unspecified quantity or number of (an unbounded set of countable things).
aardig wat
A nonzero, unspecified quantity or number of (an unbounded set of countable things).
enige
A nonzero, unspecified quantity or number of (an unbounded set of countable things).
wat
A nonzero, unspecified quantity or number of (an unbounded set of countable things).
wat
An unspecified amount of (something uncountable).
een
(stressed) A certain, an unspecified or unknown.
een of ander
(stressed) A certain, an unspecified or unknown.
een zeker
(stressed) A certain, an unspecified or unknown.
enigen
A certain number, at least two.
enkele
A certain number, at least two.
sommigen
A certain number, at least two.
enkelen
A certain number, at least two.
enige
An indefinite quantity.
enkele
An indefinite quantity.
wat
An indefinite quantity.
een deel
An indefinite amount; a part. Used mostly with abstract and nonliving objects.
wat
An indefinite amount; a part. Used mostly with abstract and nonliving objects.
What does "some" mean?
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determiner An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
"Could you pass me some sugar for my coffee?"
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determiner Used to mean "a considerable amount of", emphasising a notable quantity or degree.
"That took some courage to admit."
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pronoun An unspecified part or number of a larger group.
"Some of the cakes had already been eaten by the time we arrived."
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some in a sentence
- Could you pass me some sugar for my coffee?
- Some students missed the deadline for the assignment.
- That took some courage to admit.
- Some of the cakes had already been eaten by the time we arrived.
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What is "some" in Dutch?
"some" in Dutch is ongeveer, sommige, enige. some means: An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
How do you use "some" in a sentence?
Example: "Could you pass me some sugar for my coffee?" In Dutch, "some" is ongeveer, sommige, enige.
Are there other ways to say "some" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 13 translations listed for "some": ongeveer, sommige, enige, enkele, aardig wat, wat.
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