Translation of German word "einige" to English
einige
/ˈaɪŋə/
Meaning
VerbIndefinite determiner/pronoun meaning 'some / a few / several'.
How to use
einige ('some / a few / several') is an indefinite pronoun/determiner. Declines in the plural: einige Leute (some people), einige Fragen (a few questions).
🇬🇧 English
some
Example
Ich habe einige Freunde.
I have some friends.
Ich habe einige Bücher.
I have some books.
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- einiges— quite a bit / a lot
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What is the definition of the German word "einige"?▼
The German word "einige" is defined as: "Indefinite determiner/pronoun meaning 'some / a few / several'."
What does the German word "einige" mean?▼
The German word "einige" means "some" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich habe einige Freunde." (which translates as "I have some friends.").
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