English–German
“what” in German
How to say “what” in German
“What” in German is was.
A blank label for an unidentified thing or fact, either being requested or referred to generally.
Example sentences with was
Er sucht was zu essen.
He is looking for something to eat.
Tips for using was
- In an indirect question such as "Ich weiß nicht, was er meint", the finite verb goes to the end of the was-clause.