English–German

“somehow” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɪʁgn̩tˈviː/

Example

Irgendwie mag ich dieses Lied.

I somehow like this song.

Illustration for irgendwie (somehow)

How to say “somehow” in German

“Somehow” in German is irgendwie.

A speaker senses that something is so without identifying the reason or method behind it.

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

Example sentences with irgendwie

Das Gespräch war irgendwie schwierig.

The conversation was somehow difficult.

Tips for using irgendwie

  • Its position and context distinguish a vague 'somehow' from an unexplained 'for some reason', so the surrounding clause supplies the intended reading.

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