Some - translation, pronunciation and examples
some
an unknown amount or number
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When to use some
einige Leute
etwas Wasser
etwas Zeit
etwas Geld
etwas Essen
some usage examples
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neutral form used for an unspecified amount or number
used in negatives, questions, and conditionals more than for a neutral positive amount
a small number of countable things, more specific than some
more than a few, but still an indefinite moderate number
can mean some, but often suggests specific or definite ones known from context
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some belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
some synonyms
What's the difference between some / any / a few / several / certain
neutral form used for an unspecified amount or number
Some students are waiting outside.
Некоторые студенты ждут снаружи.
used in negatives, questions, and conditionals more than for a neutral positive amount
Do you have any questions?
У вас есть какие-нибудь вопросы?
I have a few friends in London.
У меня есть несколько друзей в Лондоне.
Several people called this morning.
Несколько человек звонили сегодня утром.
can mean some, but often suggests specific or definite ones known from context
Certain people prefer to work at night.
Некоторые люди предпочитают работать ночью.
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How to pronounce some and what this word means
some translation: некоторые. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce some
/sʌm/
some translation
некоторые
some examples
Some children enjoy playing in the park.
some transcription
/sʌm/, /sʌm/
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some meaning: what does it mean?
an unknown amount or number
some pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
some is pronounced as /sʌm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
some definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Some children enjoy playing in the park. Translation: Некоторые дети любят играть в парке.
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