Anything - translation, pronunciation and examples
anything
Any thing at all; used in questions or negatives.
Learn anything with free cards in 30 seconds.

When to use anything
что-нибудь еще
что-нибудь новое
что-нибудь полезное
что-нибудь возможное
что-нибудь не так
anything usage examples
Если тебе что-нибудь нужно, просто позвони мне.
If you need anything, just call me.
Similar words
The same word; refers to any thing at all, especially in questions and negatives.
Used mainly in affirmative statements, not as a direct replacement for 'anything' in negatives or questions.
Means any thing at all, but often adds a sense of indifference or openness to choice.
Very informal; suggests something unimportant, random, or of low value, not just 'anything' in neutral questions/negatives.
Test yourself
Learn by topic
anything belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
anything synonyms
What's the difference between anything / some / whatever / any old thing
The same word; refers to any thing at all, especially in questions and negatives.
Do you need anything?
Тебе что-нибудь нужно?
Used mainly in affirmative statements, not as a direct replacement for 'anything' in negatives or questions.
I want some water.
Я хочу немного воды.
Means any thing at all, but often adds a sense of indifference or openness to choice.
Take whatever you like.
Бери что хочешь.
Very informal; suggests something unimportant, random, or of low value, not just 'anything' in neutral questions/negatives.
Just grab any old thing to cover the box.
Просто возьми что попало, чтобы накрыть коробку.
What's the difference
More related word breakdowns
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.

bite vs chew vs sting vs nip: разница между bite, chew, sting и nip
Разница между bite, chew, sting и nip: когда bite значит кусать, chew жевать, sting жалить, а nip слегка укусить.

carry vs wear vs take vs bring: разница между carry, wear, take и bring
Разница между carry, wear, take и bring: когда carry значит нести, wear носить одежду, take брать с собой, а bring принести.

catch vs make vs take vs board: разница между catch, make, take и board
Разница между catch, make, take и board в теме транспорта: успеть на поезд, сесть на автобус или воспользоваться транспортом.
anything with Russian translation
Why learn anything with flashcards?
A translation is not enough: words are remembered faster when they return in short examples, audio and spaced review.
10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.
We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.
| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
Related words and lists for anything
How to pronounce anything and what this word means
anything translation: что-нибудь. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce anything
/ˈeniˌθɪŋ/
anything translation
что-нибудь
anything examples
Did you hear anything outside?
anything transcription
/ˈeniˌθɪŋ/, /ˈɛniˌθɪŋ/
How this dictionary entry is reviewed
Vastnylanguages prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.
Questions about this word
anything meaning: what does it mean?
Any thing at all; used in questions or negatives.
anything pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
anything is pronounced as /ˈeniˌθɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
anything definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Did you hear anything outside? Translation: Ты слышал что-нибудь снаружи?
Learn anything in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.