some in German
some in German is ungefähr, etwa, um — some means an unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
some in German
ungefähr
Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.
etwa
Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.
um
Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.
einige
(stressed) A nonzero, unspecified proportion of (a bounded set of countable things): at least two.
manche
(stressed) A nonzero, unspecified proportion of (a bounded set of countable things): at least two.
einige
A nonzero, unspecified quantity or number of (an unbounded set of countable things).
ein paar
A nonzero, unspecified quantity or number of (an unbounded set of countable things).
etliche
A nonzero, unspecified quantity or number of (an unbounded set of countable things).
welche
A nonzero, unspecified quantity or number of (an unbounded set of countable things).
etwas
An unspecified amount of (something uncountable).
irgendein
(stressed) A certain, an unspecified or unknown.
einige
A certain number, at least two.
manche
A certain number, at least two.
einige
An indefinite quantity.
ein paar
An indefinite quantity.
etwas
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 German?
"some" in German is ungefähr, etwa, um. 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 German, "some" is ungefähr, etwa, um.
Are there other ways to say "some" in German?
Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "some": ungefähr, etwa, um, einige, manche, ein paar.
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