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"what" in German

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Summary

The German translation for “what” is was.

Examples of "what" in use

There are 122 examples of the German word for "what" being used:
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What is your job within the company? Was ist Ihre Aufgabe im Unternehmen?
We must tell everybody what happened. Wir müssen allen erzählen, was passiert ist.
What is the ultimate purpose of education? Was ist der ultimative Zweck der Bildung?
What sparked this conflict? Was war der Auslöser dieses Konflikts?
What is life without the radiance of love? Was ist das Leben ohne das Strahlen der Liebe?
I can’t condone what you did. Ich kann nicht gutheißen, was Sie getan haben.
What would Mary do if she found out? Was würde Mary tun, wenn sie es herausfände?
I listened carefully to what they said. Ich habe aufmerksam zugehört, was sie sagten.
What’s going on in the East China Sea? Was passiert im Ostchinesischen Meer?
Do you know what Tom’s favorite drink is? Wissen Sie, was Toms Lieblingsgetränk ist?

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about what,
And what was more beautiful to see,
Do as Tom says.,
Do you know what Tom’s favorite drink is?,
Heaven knows what there was in the bed!,
How fortuitous!,
I can’t condone what you did.,
I know what they’re going to do.,
I liked what you said.,
I listened carefully to what they said.,
I think what you’re saying is true.,
It’s impossible to predict what’ll happen.,
Let’s focus on what we have in common.,
like this,
Nobody can foresee what’ll happen.,
Please tell me what to do.,
She didn’t know what she could do here.,
the new time, just what you say,
We must tell everybody what happened.,
We were aware of what was going on.
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https://lingopolo.org/dutch/word/what

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