Eitthvers

eitthvers is a word in Icelandic that translates to "someone" or "anybody" in English. It is an indefinite pronoun used to refer to an unspecified person. The word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing. For example, one might say "Eitthvers kom hingað" which means "Someone came here." The feminine form is "einhver" and the neuter form is "eitthvað," though "eitthvers" specifically refers to a masculine or general unspecified person. The genitive case of "einhver" is "einhvers," which also translates to "of someone" or "anybody's." The word "eitthvers" is often used in questions, such as "Hefur eitthvers séð hundinn minn?" meaning "Has anyone seen my dog?" It can also be used in negative statements, though less commonly than "enginn" (nobody). Understanding the usage of "eitthvers" is important for comprehending basic Icelandic grammar and sentence structure.