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.
