English–German

“any” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈliːbɪç/

Example

Du kannst eine beliebige Farbe wählen.

You can choose any color.

Illustration for beliebig (any)

How to say “any” in German

“Any” in German is beliebig.

A hand selects one item from an open row of options, with no rule favoring one item over another.

Full entry for beliebig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with beliebig

Die Aufgaben können in beliebiger Reihenfolge erledigt werden.

The tasks can be completed in any order.

Tips for using beliebig

  • Beliebig often signals permission to choose freely, whereas irgendein usually identifies an unspecified member without stressing free choice.

Other German words for “any”

Brauchst du irgendeine Hilfe?

Do you need any help?

Er sucht irgend so eine Lösung.

He's looking for some kind of solution.

Sie lehnte jegliche Hilfe ab.

She refused any help.

Gibt es irgendwelche Neuigkeiten?

Is there any news?

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