some in Latin
some in Latin is alii, aliqui, nonnullus — some means an unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
some in Latin
alii
Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.
alii
(stressed) A nonzero, unspecified proportion of (a bounded set of countable things): at least two.
aliqui
(stressed) A nonzero, unspecified proportion of (a bounded set of countable things): at least two.
nonnullus
(stressed) A nonzero, unspecified proportion of (a bounded set of countable things): at least two.
aliqui
quīdam
(stressed) A certain, an unspecified or unknown.
quidam
A certain number, at least two.
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 Latin?
"some" in Latin is alii, aliqui, nonnullus. 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 Latin, "some" is alii, aliqui, nonnullus.
Are there other ways to say "some" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 5 translations listed for "some": alii, aliqui, nonnullus, quīdam, quidam.
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