Complete Guide to Using “I have something + (verb)” in English

The phrase “I have something + verb” is used to indicate you possess something unspecified that requires action or attention. This construction helps communicate pending matters or undisclosed items in a conversational way.

“I have something” Usage Examples

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation	Context Type
1	I have something to tell you.	मुझे तुम्हें कुछ बताना है।	Sharing information
2	I have something to show you.	मुझे तुम्हें कुछ दिखाना है।	Presentation
3	I have something to ask you.	मुझे तुमसे कुछ पूछना है।	Inquiry
4	I have something to finish.	मुझे कुछ पूरा करना है।	Task completion
5	I have something to discuss.	मुझे कुछ चर्चा करनी है।	Conversation starter
6	I have something to confess.	मुझे कुछ स्वीकार करना है।	Admission
7	I have something to return.	मुझे कुछ वापस करना है।	Returning items
8	I have something to celebrate.	मुझे कुछ मनाना है।	Celebration
9	I have something to repair.	मुझे कुछ ठीक करना है।	Fixing things
10	I have something to organize.	मुझे कुछ व्यवस्थित करना है।	Arrangement
11	I have something to practice.	मुझे कुछ अभ्यास करना है।	Skill development
12	I have something to decide.	मुझे कुछ निर्णय लेना है।	Decision making
13	I have something to create.	मुझे कुछ बनाना है।	Creative work
14	I have something to apologize for.	मुझे किसी बात के लिए माफी माँगनी है।	Apology
15	I have something to look forward to.	मुझे किसी बात का इंतज़ार है।	Anticipation

Alternative Forms

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation
1	I’ve got something to say.	मुझे कुछ कहना है।
2	There’s something I need to do.	कुछ ऐसा है जो मुझे करना है।
3	I have a few things to take care of.	मुझे कुछ चीज़ें संभालनी हैं।

Key Grammar Rules

1. Structure:
   • “Have something” + infinitive (to + base verb)
   • Correct: “I have something to do”
   • Incorrect: “I have something doing”
2. Modifiers:
   • Can add descriptive words:
     • “I have something important to share”
     • “I have something small to ask”
3. Question Form:
   • “Do you have something to tell me?”
   • “Have you got something to declare?”
4. Negative Form:
   • “I don’t have anything to say”
   • “I have nothing to add”

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ “I have something tell you”
✅ “I have something to tell you” (infinitive required)

❌ “I have something for say”
✅ “I have something to say” (correct preposition)

❌ “I having something to show”
✅ “I have something to show” (proper verb form)

Cultural Usage Notes

1. Common conversation starter:
   • “I have something to tell you” builds anticipation
   • Often used before sharing news (good or bad)
2. Workplace usage:
   • Professional: “I have something to discuss about the project”
   • More casual: “Got a minute? I have something to ask”
3. In Indian contexts:
   • Often paired with “important”: “कुछ ज़रूरी बताना है”
   • Frequently used before giving advice or opinions