How to Say ‘Something’ in German
Etwas
ET-vahs
[ET-vahs]
💬 Usage Tip: Etwas means something. In ordering contexts, it often means something to drink or eat.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Very useful when you do not know the exact product name and want the staff to suggest an option.
Phrase Breakdown
Etwas
[ET-vahs]
something
An indefinite word meaning “something,” often used when asking generally.
Ich möchte etwas Süßes, und etwas bleibt dabei unbestimmt.
I would like something sweet, and “etwas” stays unspecified here.
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