Meaning
some
- a few
In a sentence
Ho comprato qualche mela per la colazione.
I bought a few apples for breakfast.
Hai qualche idea per stasera?
Do you have any ideas for tonight?
Ho qualche minuto libero adesso.
I have a few free minutes right now.
Word forms (1)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| qualche | singular |
Usage notes
- Use 'qualche' for singular countable nouns only (e.g., 'qualche libro'). For plurals, use 'alcuni/alcune'.
- Unlike 'alcuni', 'qualche' always takes a singular noun, even if the meaning is plural (e.g., 'qualche giorno' = 'a few days').
- Avoid using 'qualche' with uncountable nouns (e.g., not 'qualche acqua'; use 'un po’ di acqua' instead).