etwas
something
An unspecified thing or amount.
Learn etwas with free cards in 30 seconds.
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.
etwas fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

How many words can you learn in a year?
If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.
Vastnylanguages brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.
Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.
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 |
etwas with Indonesian translation
etwas usage examples
Learn by topic
etwas belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
etwas synonyms
What's the difference between etwas / irgendetwas / irgendwas / etwa / etwaschen / ein Ding
Neutral everyday word meaning “something” or “anything unspecified.”
Very common informal version of “irgendetwas”; means “something.”
Often means “about/approximately”; in some questions it can imply a guess, not direct “something.”
Very uncommon and nonstandard; hardly used in normal speech.
Neutral everyday “a thing/thingy”; usually more concrete than simple “something.”
Neutral “a thing/matter”; can be more specific than “something.”
“Some kind of thing/matter”; stresses indefiniteness and sounds less natural in many contexts.
Colloquial “that thing there”; points to something nearby in a very informal way.
Demonstrative “this/this one”; not “something unknown,” but a specific item or fact.
Demonstrative “that one”; more formal/literary, referring to something farther away or previously mentioned.
“Something special”; not just unspecified, but something remarkable, important, or nice.
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.
Related words and lists for etwas
How to pronounce etwas and what this word means
etwas means something. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce etwas
/ˈɛtvas/
etwas translation
something
etwas examples
Ich brauche etwas zu trinken.
etwas transcription
/ˈɛtvas/
Questions about this word
etwas meaning: what does it mean?
eine unbestimmte Sache oder Menge
etwas pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
etwas is pronounced as /ˈɛtvas/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
etwas definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich brauche etwas zu trinken. Translation: Мне нужно что-нибудь выпить.
Learn etwas in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.