German word

irgendwelch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɪɐ̯gn̩tˌvɛlç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveany

Example

Gibt es irgendwelche Neuigkeiten?

Is there any news?

Illustration for irgendwelch (any)

More examples

Kannst du irgendwelche Ideen vorschlagen?

Can you suggest any ideas?

Core concept

A drawer of assorted things chosen without inspection because their individual identity is unimportant.

Common phrases

  • irgendwelche Neuigkeiten

    any news

  • irgendwelche Ideen

    any ideas

  • irgendwelche Bedenken

    any concerns

Similar words

irgendein: Describes one person or thing without stating which one.
einige: Describes more than one unspecified person or thing.
beliebig: Describes a choice that can be made freely from any available option.
bestimmte: Describes things or a range that has been clearly determined.

Definition in German

Ein unbestimmtes Attributadjektiv, das betont, dass die genaue Identität oder Auswahl des Nomens nicht wichtig ist.

Word origin

The compound of irgend and welch developed as an indefinite adjective referring to an unspecified choice or set of things.

Usage tips

  • In contexts such as irgendwelche Probleme, the word can suggest 'some problems or other' and may sound dismissive, depending on context.

Other meanings

  • someadjective

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