einige
Translation
some, a few, several
Examples
Ich habe einige Fragen dazu.
I have a few questions about that.
Einige Leute waren schon da.
Some people were already there.
Das dauert einige Zeit.
That takes some time.
Grammar Patterns
some/a few ((plural noun)) I have a few questions.
some ((uncountable noun)) That takes some time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ein paar, mehrere; Antonyms: keine, alle
Etymology
From 'ein' (one) + suffix '-ig'. Literally 'one-ish'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ein' (one) -> 'einige' is a group of individual ones, meaning 'some' or 'a few'.