etwas

A2 Pronoun

English Translation

something, a little

etwas — German pronoun meaning something, a little (A2)
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What does „etwas" mean in English?

„etwas" is a German pronoun meaning "something, a little" in English. CEFR Level A2 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Example Sentences

1

Ich muss dir etwas erzählen!

I have to tell you something!

2

Haben Sie etwas zum Schreiben?

Do you have something to write with?

3

Ich habe leider nur Tee. Etwas anderes kann ich dir leider nicht anbieten.

I'm afraid I only have tea. I can't offer you anything else.

CEFR Level

A2

Elementary — frequently used expressions and routine tasks.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut A2 vocabulary list.

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