wat
what, some
Beginner Adverb
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Pronunciation
/ʋɑt/
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Cultural Note
'Wat' is incredibly versatile: it's a question word (what), an exclamation ('Wat leuk!' — how nice!), and means 'some/a bit' ('wat water' — some water). 'Wat' before adjectives in exclamations is one of the first patterns Dutch learners use.
📝 Example Sentences
Wat zei je?
What did you say?
Wat leuk!
How nice!
Wil je wat water?
Would you like some water?