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1.

something

(Very often shortened to "was" in daily life. Quick tip: adjectives after it ALWAYS get "-es" - "etwas gutes, schönes,..." Practice that, it'll make you sound much better.)
Examples
  • Kannst du mir etwas Schönes zeigen?
  • Can you show me something beautiful?
2.

a (little) bit

(Not very common in this sense.)

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How many meanings does the German word 'etwas' have?

etwas has 2 distinct meanings: 1. something, 2. a (little) bit.

What is 'etwas' related to?

The word 'etwas' is related to etwa.

Where can I learn more about 'etwas'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.