English–German
“about what” in German
How to say “about what” in German
“About what” in German is worum.
A spotlight falls on the subject under discussion, asking which thing it concerns.
Example sentences with worum
Die Autorin erklärte kurz, worum es sich in ihrem Essay dreht.
The author briefly explained what her essay is about.
Tips for using worum
- Worum asks about an inanimate or abstract matter, while um wen asks about a person.
Other German words for “about what”
Weißt du, wovon das Buch handelt?
Do you know what the book is about?
Worüber sprichst du?
What are you talking about?