何なに事ごとか

expression

something (or other)

Used when the speaker is unsure or vague about what something is, often implying 'something or other' or 'some kind of thing'. Can appear in questions or statements expressing uncertainty.

• 彼かれは何なに事ごとか言いいたそうにしていた。

  He seemed to want to say something or other.

• 何なに事ごとかが起おこったらしい。

  It seems something (or other) happened.