anything
gb/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/ us/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 400
bármi, semmi, valami, minden, akármi
A2
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[anything] + [verb]
You can choose anything from the menu.
Bármit választhatsz az étlapról.
Is there anything I can help you with?
Segíthetek valamiben?
She’ll do anything to protect her family.
I don’t know anything about that topic.
If you need anything, just call me.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I don’t want anything to eat.
Nem kérek semmit enni.
Do you have anything in blue?
Van belőle kékben?
He can fix anything.
Is there anything in the box?
I can’t see anything.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'anything' with 'something' in positive sentences. 'Anything' is more common in questions and negatives.
Maana
any object, event, or idea
Miunganiko ya maneno
do anything
|say anything
|if anything
|anything else
|anything at all
Visawe
whatever (Often more informal or emphatic; can imply indifference.)
Vinyume
nothing (Refers to no thing at all, the absence of anything.)
Mada
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Used to talk about any thing, action, or idea, without saying which one.
Used to refer to any object, event, fact, or idea, without specifying which one.
B1
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
be [anything] to [someone]
Does winning this prize mean anything to you?
Jelent neked valamit, hogy megnyerted ezt a díjat?
Your opinion means more than anything to me.
A véleményed mindennél többet jelent nekem.
That old car isn't worth anything now.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Your smile means a lot to me.
A mosolyod nagyon sokat jelent nekem.
The book is not worth anything.
A könyv nem ér semmit.
Her help means more than anything.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may not recognize the idiomatic use of 'anything' to mean 'something important', and take it literally.
Maana
something of importance
Miunganiko ya maneno
mean anything
|be worth anything
|be anything to someone
Visawe
something (More general; doesn't emphasize importance as strongly.)
Vinyume
nothing (Indicates no importance or value.)
Mada
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Ufafanuzi
Used to mean something important or worth noticing.
Used to refer to something of importance, value, or significance.
A2
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
[anything] + [clause]
You can say anything as long as you're honest.
Bármit mondhatsz, amíg őszinte vagy.
Anything you decide will be fine with me.
Akárhogy döntesz, nekem jó lesz.
I'll eat anything if I'm hungry enough.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
You can wear anything you like.
Bármit felvehetsz, ami tetszik.
Anything will be okay for dinner.
Vacsorára bármi jó lesz.
I will go anywhere and do anything.
Maana
no matter what thing
Miunganiko ya maneno
anything goes
|anything can happen
Visawe
whatever (Often interchangeable; 'whatever' can sound more casual or dismissive.)
Mada
communication
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Used when it doesn’t matter what thing happens or is chosen.
Used to indicate that it does not matter what specific thing or action is being referred to.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
anything
IPA
GB/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
US/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
Silabi na mkazo
any - thing (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (any)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: anything
- Plural: anythings
Familia ya neno
Semi
anything goes
1/ˈɛniθˌɪŋ ɡˈoʊz/
fixed phrase
informal
no rules or restrictions apply
Used to say there are no rules or limits for what can be done.
Mifano
- It’s a party where anything goes.
- In this art class, anything goes.
if anything
1/ˈɪf ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
fixed phrase
introduces a contrasting statement
Used to say that the opposite of what was said before is true or more true.
Mifano
- I’m not tired; if anything, I feel more awake than before.
- The plan didn’t fail; if anything, it worked better than we hoped.
more than anything
1/mˈɔɹ ðən ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
fixed phrase
greatest preference or desire
Used to say what you want or like most of all.
Mifano
- She wants to travel more than anything.
- More than anything, I hope you’re happy.