somewhere
word
/ˈsəmˌwɛɹ/
SUHM-wair
/sˈʌmweə/
SUHM-wair
Definition
Used to talk about an unknown or unspecified place. It can also mean 'to some place' when talking about movement.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and very common. Used in questions ('Is it somewhere around here?'), answers ('Somewhere nearby'), or statements ('Go somewhere else'). Often paired with prepositions: 'from somewhere', 'to somewhere'. Don't confuse with 'anywhere' (uncertain if a place exists) or 'everywhere' (all places).
Spanish: en algún lugarPortuguese (BR): em algum lugarPortuguese (PT): em algum lado - alguresChinese (Simplified): 某个地方Chinese (Traditional): 某個地方Hindi: कहींArabic: في مكان ماBengali: কোথাওRussian: где-то - куда-тоJapanese: どこかVietnamese: đâu đóKorean: 어딘가Turkish: bir yerdeUrdu: کہیںIndonesian: suatu tempat
Example Sentences
I think I left my keys somewhere in the kitchen.
basic
She wants to go somewhere warm for vacation.
basic
Please put this somewhere safe.
basic
I'm sure I've seen him somewhere before, but I can't remember where.
natural
My phone must be somewhere around here—can you help me look?
natural
Let's eat somewhere nice tonight.
natural