Of sorts Meaning in English
expression
uhv SORTS
ov SAWTS
Definition
Used to say that something is not exactly the thing described, but is similar in some way, or only partially meets the description.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal or semi-formal; used to add humility, irony, or distance ("a leader of sorts"). It often signals something is not genuine or only partly fits a category. Common after nouns but not with people’s names.
Spanish: de algún tipo - de alguna clasePortuguese (BR): de certo tipo - algo assimPortuguese (PT): de certo tipo - algo do géneroChinese (Simplified): 某种程度的 - 有点像Chinese (Traditional): 某種程度的 - 有點像Hindi: किस्म का - तरह काArabic: من نوع ما - نوعًا ماBengali: এক ধরনের - মোটামুটি - আদৌ ঠিক নয়Russian: наподобие - что-то вродеJapanese: 〜のようなもの - 一種のVietnamese: gần giống như - tạm gọi làKorean: 일종의 - 비슷한 것Turkish: bir tür - sayılır - bir çeşitUrdu: کسی قسم کا - نامکملIndonesian: semacam - sejenis
Example Sentences
He is a teacher of sorts.
basic
We have a plan of sorts.
basic
This is a celebration of sorts.
basic
He’s become a leader of sorts in the office, though he isn’t the boss.
natural
The soup was cold, but it was dinner of sorts.
natural
My old bike is transportation of sorts until I can upgrade.
natural