कुछ
kuch/kʊt͡ʃʰ/
The Hindi word for something is कुछ (kuch).
कुछ is used as an indefinite pronoun to refer to an unspecified object. It can mean something or some, depending on whether it is being used as a pronoun or to quantify a noun.
Meaning: unspecified object (pron)
Which one should you use?
While कुछ translates to something, it is also used to mean some or a few when quantifying nouns, such as in the phrase कुछ लोग (some people).
How does it change in a sentence?
कुछ functions as an indefinite pronoun that can mean something or some. It is used in both singular and plural contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /kʊtʃʰ/ (kuch).
Did you know?
- In a sarcastic tone, saying कुछ भी (anything) after someone makes a wild claim is the Hindi equivalent of saying 'You're making this up' or 'No way'.
- The word कुछ is a linguistic traveler, having evolved from the Old Hindi form कछु through a process called metathesis, where sounds swap places.
- In Hindi poetry and songwriting, कुछ is frequently used as a vague emotional placeholder to evoke a feeling of longing or mystery that cannot be named.
Examples in context
- वो कुछ करने वाले हैं।They're going to do something.This example shows the use of कुछ to indicate an unspecified action.Tatoeba #11370714 by Sorcien, translation #3286966 by CK
- क्या हमें कुछ करना नहीं चाहिए?Shouldn't we be doing something?This sentence uses कुछ to suggest an unspecified activity.Tatoeba #9012814 by simranbansal, translation #3409201 by CK
- क्या उन्होंने उसको कुछ कर दिया?Did they do something to him?This sentence uses कुछ to refer to an unspecified action performed on someone.Tatoeba #8889374 by simranbansal, translation #3906886 by CH
- 67 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Aditya and Priya are sitting in a cafe.
- आदित्य Adityaक्या तुम्हें कुछ चाहिए?kya tumhein kuchh chahiye?Do you want something?
- प्रिया Priyaहाँ, मुझे कुछ ठंडा पीना है।haan, mujhe kuchh thanda peena hai.Yes, I want to drink something cold.
- आदित्य Adityaमैं तुम्हारे लिए कुछ लेकर आता हूँ।main tumhare liye kuchh lekar aata hoon.I will bring something for you.
- प्रिया Priyaधन्यवाद, आदित्य।dhanyavaad, Aditya.Thank you, Aditya.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “something” translations and entries कुछ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries कुछ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
