Usage examples of "etwas" in German with translation to English

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Sie hat ihm etwas zugeflüstert. She whispered something to him.
Magst du etwas mehr Kuchen? Would you care for some more cake?
Darf es noch etwas sein? Can I bring you anything else?
Nimm die Dinge etwas ernster. Take things a little more seriously.
Tom schien etwas enttäuscht zu sein. Tom seemed to be somewhat disappointed.
Ihr könnte etwas zugestoßen sein. Something might have happened to her.
Möchtest du noch etwas Tee? Will you have some more tea?
Haben wir etwas zum knabbern? Do we have anything I can snack on?
Könnten Sie etwas langsamer fahren? Could you drive a little slower?
Genau genommen unterscheidet sich seine Sicht etwas von meiner. Strictly speaking, his view differs somewhat from mine.
Tom möchte dir etwas zeigen. Tom wants to show you something.
Lass etwas frische Luft herein! Let in some fresh air.
Wünschen Sie sonst noch etwas? Would you like anything else?
Könnten Sie etwas langsamer sprechen? Could you talk a little slower?
Die Luft fühlt sich heute Morgen etwas kalt an. The air feels somewhat cold this morning.
Besorgt mir etwas zu essen. Get me something to eat.
Ich könnte etwas Schlaf gebrauchen. I need to get some shut eye.
Ist etwas in dieser Schachtel? Is there anything in the box?
Diese Schuhe sind etwas groß. These shoes are a little loose.
Ich bin sehr gut darin, organisiert zu wirken, auch wenn die Wirklichkeit etwas anders aussieht. I am very good at appearing organised, although the reality is somewhat different.
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