How is the word etwas translated from German to English

English translation
somewhat
adverb

In geringem Maße; ziemlich.

To a small degree, rather.

Examples with “etwas”

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  • Der Film war etwas lang. — The film was somewhat long.

  • Ich bin etwas überrascht, dass er so schnell zugestimmt hat. — I'm somewhat surprised he agreed so quickly.

  • Die Preise sind seit dem Frühjahr etwas gestiegen. — Prices have risen somewhat since the spring.

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