Dictionary
English - Czech
Some
səm
Extremely common
0 - 100
0 - 100
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Nějaký, Některý, Trochu, Pár, Jakýsi
Some meanings in Czech
Nějaký
Example:
I want to eat some pizza.
Chci sníst nějakou pizzu.
Can you give me some help?
Můžeš mi dát nějakou pomoc?
Usage: InformalContext: Used when referring to an unspecified quantity or number.
Note: This meaning is often used in casual conversations and can refer to countable and uncountable nouns.
Některý
Example:
Some people like to travel.
Někteří lidé rádi cestují.
Some students didn't attend the class.
Někteří studenti se nezúčastnili hodiny.
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used when referring to certain members of a group.
Note: This is used to specify a subset of a larger group of people or things.
Trochu
Example:
I need some time to think.
Potřebuji trochu času na rozmyšlení.
Can you turn down the music some?
Můžeš tu hudbu trochu ztlumit?
Usage: InformalContext: Used when referring to a small amount of something.
Note: This is often used in everyday conversation to indicate a limited quantity.
Pár
Example:
I have some questions.
Mám pár otázek.
There are some issues we need to discuss.
Existuje pár problémů, které musíme prodiskutovat.
Usage: InformalContext: Referring to a small number of items.
Note: This is commonly used in conversational Czech to indicate a few items.
Jakýsi
Example:
Can you give me some idea of the cost?
Můžeš mi dát jakýsi představu o nákladech?
I saw some kind of animal in the garden.
Viděl jsem jakýsi druh zvířete na zahradě.
Usage: InformalContext: Used to indicate an unspecified type or kind.
Note: This usage often implies vagueness or uncertainty about the specific type or nature of something.
Some's synonyms
Several
Several indicates a number more than a few but not many.
Example: Several students missed the bus.
Note: Some is more general and can refer to an unspecified amount, while several implies a specific but small number.
A few
A few suggests a small number, typically more than two but not many.
Example: I have a few friends coming over tonight.
Note: Some is more vague and can refer to any amount, while a few implies a small, specific number.
A handful of
A handful of means a small, easily countable number.
Example: I only have a handful of books left to read.
Note: Some is more general and does not imply a specific count, whereas a handful of suggests a small, easily manageable number.
A couple of
A couple of refers to a small, indefinite number, usually around two.
Example: I need a couple of minutes to finish this task.
Note: Some is more non-specific and can refer to any amount, while a couple of implies a small, specific number.
Some expressions, common phrases
Somehow
Somehow means in a way that is not known or specified, or by some means despite uncertainty or difficulty.
Example: She managed to finish the project somehow, even though she was sick.
Note: Somehow is used to indicate an unspecified or unknown way, different from the general meaning of 'some.'
Somebody
Somebody refers to an unspecified person, a person of importance, or someone unknown.
Example: Somebody left their keys on the table. I wonder who it could be.
Note: Somebody is used to refer to a specific person in an unspecified manner, different from the general meaning of 'some.'
Somehow or other
Somehow or other means in some way that may not be clear or certain, by any means necessary.
Example: We need to get this done, somehow or other.
Note: Somehow or other emphasizes a more determined or urgent tone compared to just using 'somehow.'
Something else
Something else refers to a different thing or a completely unexpected topic or situation.
Example: I thought she was going to talk about work, but she said something else entirely.
Note: Something else emphasizes a clear distinction or unexpected nature, different from the general meaning of 'some.'
Something like
Something like suggests a similarity or approximation to the thing mentioned.
Example: Can you bring me something like a sandwich for lunch?
Note: Something like implies an example or comparison, different from the general meaning of 'some.'
Some other time
Some other time means at a different, more convenient, or unspecified time in the future.
Example: I'm busy right now, but let's catch up some other time.
Note: Some other time implies a future occurrence or arrangement, different from the general meaning of 'some.'
Some of these days
Some of these days means at a certain unspecified time in the future.
Example: Some of these days, I'll take a vacation and relax.
Note: Some of these days implies a future event or period, different from the general meaning of 'some.'
Some everyday (slang) expressions
Something
An unspecified or indeterminate thing.
Example: I want to buy something nice for my mom's birthday.
Note: General and nonspecific compared to a specific item or object.
Somewhat
To a moderate extent or by a small amount.
Example: I am somewhat tired after the long day at work.
Note: Indicates a partial or limited degree compared to a complete one.
Some - Examples
I have some apples.
Mám nějaká jablka.
Can you give me some water?
Můžeš mi dát nějakou vodu?
She bought some new clothes.
Koupila si nějaké nové oblečení.
We need to buy some milk.
Musíme koupit nějaké mléko.
Some grammar
Some - Pronoun (Pronoun) / Determiner (Determiner)
Lemma: some
Conjugations
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Some Contains 1 syllables: some
Phonetic transcription: ˈsəm
some , ˈsəm (The red syllable is stressed)
Some - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Some: 0 - 100 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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