German - English (British) translations for "einige"
"einige" German translation
Translation
some
Definition
The German determiner einige means some or several in English. It is used to indicate an indefinite quantity of something.
Part of speech
determiner
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: some, a few
Ich habe einige Freunde in Berlin.
I have some friends in Berlin.
Meaning: several, a number of
Wir haben einige Probleme mit dem Projekt.
We have several problems with the project.
Meaning: certain, particular
Einige Leute mögen keine Schokolade.
Certain people don't like chocolate.
Meaning: a certain amount of, a bit of
Ich brauche noch einige Zeit, um das Buch zu lesen.
I need a bit more time to read the book.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Ich habe einige Äpfel gekauft.
I bought some apples.
A2: Kannst du mir einige Tipps geben?
Can you give me some tips?
A2: Wir haben einige Freunde eingeladen.
We invited some friends.
B1: Ich habe einige Zeit in Deutschland verbracht.
I spent some time in Germany.
B2: Einige meiner Kollegen haben bereits gekündigt.
Some of my colleagues have already quit. (present tense)
B2: Vor einigen Jahren habe ich angefangen, Deutsch zu lernen.
A few years ago I started learning German. (past tense)
C1: Einige Menschen behaupten, dass Kaffee ungesund ist.
Some people claim that coffee is unhealthy. (present perfect tense)
C2: In einigen Fällen kann eine Operation vermieden werden.
In some cases, surgery can be avoided. (conditional tense)
C2: Es gibt einige Unterschiede zwischen den verschiedenen Dialekten des Deutschen.
There are some differences between the various dialects of German. (present tense)
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The word einige is a common determiner used in the German language. It is often used to indicate an unspecified or indefinite quantity of something. For example, if someone says 'Ich habe einige Bücher', it means 'I have some books' or 'I have several books'.
The usage of einige can vary depending on the context and the noun it is paired with. In some cases, it can be used to imply a small number, while in others it can suggest a larger quantity. It is important to note that einige is always used with plural nouns.
Overall, einige is a versatile and commonly used determiner in German. Its meaning can change based on the context, but it generally indicates an unspecified or indefinite amount of something.