some
beginnerA1/sʌm/ · some
An unspecified amount or number; used to refer to a portion of something.
Meanings
An unspecified amount or number; used to refer to a portion of something.
ایک غیر معین مقدار یا تعداد؛ کسی چیز کے ایک حصے کا حوالہ دینے کے لیے استعمال کیا جاتا ہے۔
کچھ
kuch
Common Collocations
- some people
- some time
- some day
Example Sentences
I need some water.
مجھے کچھ پانی چاہیے۔
Mujhe kuch paani chahiye.
We should buy some food for the party.
ہمیں پارٹی کے لیے کچھ کھانا خریدنا چاہیے۔
Hamen party ke liye kuch khana kharidna chahiye.
Can you give me some help?
کیا آپ مجھے کچھ مدد دے سکتے ہیں؟
Kya aap mujhe kuch madad de sakte hain?
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'some' as a little basket that holds a few items.
Imagine a basket with a few apples in it, representing 'some'.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "sum" — a certain amount or number
First known use: 12th century
The word 'some' has been used in the English language since at least the 12th century, originally meaning 'a certain amount or more than one'.