German word

irgendwo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɪʁgn̩tˈvoː/

Meaning

  • adverbsomewhere

Example

Er wohnt irgendwo in der Stadt.

He lives somewhere in the city.

Illustration for irgendwo (somewhere)

More examples

Wir treffen uns irgendwo am Bahnhof.

We'll meet somewhere at the train station.

Core concept

A place exists on the map, but its exact position is left open.

Common phrases

  • irgendwo anders

    somewhere else

  • irgendwo am Bahnhof

    somewhere at the train station

  • irgendwo im Haus

    somewhere in the house

Similar words

woanders: Somewhere other than the current or previously mentioned place.
nirgendwo: Not in any place; completely absent from all locations.
überall: In all places or across the whole area being considered.
irgendwohin: Toward some place whose exact destination is not known.

Definition in German

an einem unbestimmten Ort; verwendet, wenn man den Ort nicht genau angeben will oder kann.

Word origin

The adverb combines German "irgend-" for an indefinite or unspecified choice with "wo" meaning "where".

Usage tips

  • As an adverb, "irgendwo" stays lowercase and does not take a case ending.

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