irgendwas
something / anything
Colloquial form of „irgendetwas“ (something / anything): an unspecified thing or object.
EXAMPLE
Irgendwas stimmt mit diesem Gerät nicht.
Something is wrong with this device.
irgendwas
something / anything
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Meanings
Forms
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | – | – |
| accusative | – | – |
| dative | – | – |
| genitive | – | – |
Usage tips
Word formation
„Irgendwas“ is made up of „irgend“ and „was“. „Irgend“ makes the thing indefinite, while „was“ refers to a thing or object.
EXAMPLE
Irgendwas liegt unter dem Sofa.
Something is under the sofa.
Language register
„Irgendwas“ belongs to colloquial, informal everyday language. The word is especially common in spontaneous conversations.
EXAMPLE
Ich muss heute noch irgendwas erledigen.
I still have to get something done today.
Typical collocations
„Irgendwas“ frequently occurs with verbs such as „machen“ (to do / make), „sagen“ (to say), „brauchen“ (to need), or „finden“ (to find). It can also come before a nominalized adjective or a phrase with „zu“ (to).
EXAMPLE
Ich möchte irgendwas Warmes essen.
I would like to eat something warm.
Hast du irgendwas zu trinken?
Do you have anything to drink?
In real life
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