någon

This is the 65th most frequent Swedish word.


någon

"Someone," "anyone," or "some" (depending on context).


Here, 'någon' is used as an indefinite pronoun to indicate someone or anyone in a general context, typically in a question.

Finns det någon där?

Is there anyone there?


In this instance, 'någon' is referencing a specific but unidentified person known to the speaker who can assist.

Jag känner någon som kan hjälpa oss.

I know someone who can help us.


Here, 'någon' is used as an adjective to refer to an unspecified or any book.

Ge mig någon bok att läsa.

Give me some book to read.