etwas

Etymology
From, from (edde- = some, hwaz = what). Compare 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬.

Pronoun

 * 1) something

Usage notes

 * When followed by a relative clause, neuter indefinite pronouns generally take instead of  in the nominative and accusative. For euphonic reasons, however,  is predominantly construed with, unless there is an intervening adjective (in which case the tendency is reverse):

Adverb

 * 1) somewhat, slightly
 * 2) a little, a bit

Determiner

 * 1)  some, a bit of