was
what
Beginner Pronoun
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Pronunciation
/vas/
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Cultural Note
'Was' also functions as a relative pronoun for neuter and indefinite antecedents: 'alles, was ich weiß' (everything that I know). The phrase 'was für' (what kind of) is extremely common in everyday German conversation.
📝 Example Sentences
Was ist das?
What is that?
Was möchtest du essen?
What would you like to eat?
Was für ein schöner Tag!
What a beautiful day!