что-то
something
An unspecified thing or amount.
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What's the difference between что-то / что-то, нечто / что-нибудь / нечто / кой-что
The most common neutral word for an unspecified thing or event.
There is something round on the table.
На столе лежит что-то круглое.
A neutral word for an unspecified thing, event, or amount.
I heard something in the next room.
Я слышал что-то в соседней комнате.
Usually used in questions, requests, and offers; often means any one of several possible things.
Do you want something to drink?
Хочешь что-нибудь выпить?
More bookish and formal; sounds abstract and is often used in writing.
He experienced something similar to fear.
Он испытал нечто похожее на страх.
Colloquial word meaning 'a little' or 'a few things'; often conveys an indefinite, slightly dismissive sense.
I have a little something for you.
У меня есть кой-что для тебя.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce что-то and what this word means
что-то translation: something. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce что-то
[ˈʂto-tə, ˈnʲeʨtə]
что-то translation
something
что-то examples
I heard something in the garden.
что-то transcription
[ˈʂto-tə, ˈnʲeʨtə]
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что-то meaning: what does it mean?
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I heard something in the garden. Translation: Я услышал что-то в саду.
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