somebody
word
/ˈsəmˌbɑdi/, /ˈsəmbəˌdi/
SUM-bah-dee
/sˈʌmbɒdi/
SUM-bod-ee
Definition
Somebody means an unknown or unspecified person, or a person of importance in a particular context.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in informal and formal contexts to refer to an unspecified person. Often used as the subject or object in sentences. Similar to 'someone' but 'somebody' can feel slightly more emphatic or casual depending on context.
Spanish: alguienPortuguese (BR): alguémPortuguese (PT): alguémChinese (Simplified): 某人Chinese (Traditional): 某人Hindi: कोईArabic: شخص ماBengali: কেউRussian: кто-тоJapanese: 誰かVietnamese: ai đóKorean: 누군가Turkish: biriUrdu: کوئیIndonesian: seseorang
Example Sentences
If somebody calls, tell them I'm busy.
natural
Somebody is knocking at the door.
basic
I need somebody to help me with this box.
basic
Somebody left their phone on the table.
basic
I don't know somebody who can fix computers around here.
natural
Can somebody please explain this to me again?
natural