What does "irgendwie" mean in German?
"irgendwie" is the German word for "somehow".
irgendwie /ˌɪɾɡəndvˈiː/ · adverb · CEFR B2. German translation of "somehow".
See also: Translation page (English → German)
Translation and Meaning
- Word: irgendwie
- Language: German
- Meaning: somehow
- IPA: /ˌɪɾɡəndvˈiː/
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: adverb
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Example Sentences
- Irgendwie haben wir es geschafft, das Projekt rechtzeitig zu beenden. English: Somehow we managed to finish the project on time.
- Ich weiß nicht wie, aber irgendwie hat sie alle überzeugt. English: I don't know how, but somehow she convinced everyone.
- Das Auto startete irgendwie nach der langen Wartezeit. English: The car somehow started after the long wait.
When and How to Use "irgendwie"
Use "irgendwie" when you want to talk about "somehow" in German. It functions as "adverb". Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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What CEFR level is "irgendwie"?
"irgendwie" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords German vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "irgendwie"?
"irgendwie" is tagged as a adverb in SmartWords.
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Irgendwie haben wir es geschafft, das Projekt rechtzeitig zu beenden.
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