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irgendwer

anybody

Meaning of irgendwer

Deutsch

eine beliebige oder unbestimmte Person

English

any person; someone

anybody

Pronunciation

German
[ˈɪʁɡn̩tˌveːɐ̯]
German (Germany)

irgendwer with English translation

irgendwer usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Ist irgendwer zu Hause?

Is anybody home?

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Hat irgendwer mein Handy gesehen?

Has anybody seen my phone?

irgendwer synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between irgendwer, irgendjemand, irgendeine Person, eine beliebige Person, and man

irgendjemand
🇩🇪German

The closest match to “anybody”: neutral “someone/anyone,” often used in questions and negatives.

A2very often
I
🇩🇪German
irgendeine Person

Literally “some person,” more descriptive and somewhat bookish than the usual “someone/anybody.”

A2rare word
E
🇩🇪German
eine beliebige Person

Emphasizes a random choice: “any person,” but sounds more formal and somewhat unnatural in everyday speech.

A2rare word

Advanced: broader words

M
🇩🇪German
man

Not a direct match for “anybody”: it means an indefinite “people in general” or impersonal “one/you,” not a specific person.

A2very often

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What does irgendwer mean?

any person; someone

How do you pronounce irgendwer?

irgendwer is pronounced [ˈɪʁɡn̩tˌveːɐ̯].

How is irgendwer used in a sentence?

Is anybody home? Translation: Ist irgendwer zu Hause?

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