PRONOUN

etwas/ˈɛtvas/something; some; a bit

etwas is a German pronoun that means something, some, or a bit. It is pronounced /ˈɛtvas/.

Definitions

1.an unspecified thing; something(indefinite pronoun)

a.something (not exactly determined)

Möchtest du etwas trinken?Would you like something to drink?

2.a little; somewhat(adverbial use)

a.expressing a small degree or amount

Er sieht heute etwas müde aus.He looks a bit tired today.

Frequently asked questions

What does "etwas" mean in English?
"etwas" means something, some, or a bit. It is a German pronoun.
How do you pronounce "etwas"?
"etwas" is pronounced /ˈɛtvas/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "etwas"?
"etwas" is a pronoun in German.

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