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