things
word · lemma: thing
/ˈθɪŋz/
THINGZ
/θˈɪŋz/
THINGZ
Definition
Objects, items, or matters; the word 'things' can refer to physical objects or to situations and ideas in a general way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and very common; used for unspecified objects or abstract matters. Often plural, but 'thing' is singular. Common phrases: 'the right things', 'things happen', 'the thing is...'. Avoid overusing when specific words exist.
Spanish: cosas - asuntosPortuguese (BR): coisas - assuntosPortuguese (PT): coisas - assuntosChinese (Simplified): 东西 - 事情Chinese (Traditional): 東西 - 事情Hindi: चीजेंArabic: أشياء - أمورBengali: জিনিসপত্র - বিষয়Russian: вещи - делаJapanese: 物 - ことVietnamese: đồ - việcKorean: 것 - 물건Turkish: şeylerUrdu: چیزیںIndonesian: barang - hal
Example Sentences
There are many things to learn in school.
basic
I put all my things in the bag.
basic
She likes to organize her things carefully.
basic
I have too many things to do today; I’m really busy.
natural
Let’s not worry about those things now, focus on the main task.
natural
I forgot to pack some important things for the trip.
natural