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Indicates an unspecified or unknown place or an unspecified source from which something or someone comes. It is the answer to the question 'Woher?' (from where?), when the exact origin is not known or not important.
Ich habe ein Geräusch gehört, es muss irgendwoher aus dem Keller gekommen sein.
I heard a noise; it must have come from somewhere in the basement.
The word consists of three parts: 'irgend-' (some-/any-), 'wo' (where), and 'her' (from/toward here). The prefix 'irgend-' expresses indefiniteness, while 'woher' asks about origin. Together, it means 'from an unspecified place.'
Die Musik kommt irgendwoher von draußen.
The music is coming from somewhere outside.
'Irgendwoher' (from somewhere) is an adverb and usually comes directly after the conjugated verb. It always answers the question 'Woher?' (from where?) when the place is unknown.
Er muss das Geld irgendwoher bekommen haben.
He must have gotten the money from somewhere.
This adverb is often used with verbs that describe an origin or a source. Typical combinations are 'irgendwoher kommen' (to come from somewhere), 'irgendwoher wissen' (to know from somewhere), 'irgendwoher kennen' (to know from somewhere), or 'irgendwoher hören' (to hear from somewhere).
Ich kenne diese Melodie irgendwoher, aber ich weiß nicht, woher.
I know this melody from somewhere, but I don't know where from.
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Both words indicate an unspecified spatial reference. „Irgendwo“ locates where something is or happens, while „irgendwoher“ indicates an unknown origin or source. Use „irgendwo“ when the place itself is meant, and „irgendwoher“ when something comes or originates from there.
Ich habe diese Information irgendwoher aus dem Internet bekommen.
I got this information from somewhere on the internet.
Ich habe diese Information irgendwo im Internet gelesen.
I read this information somewhere on the internet.
