Japanese phrase
何が___んですか? nan ga ___ n de su ka
Meaning
What is it that you ___?
When to use it
Asks what thing someone has in mind. The phrase is conversational and often asks about a specific choice, need, or desire.
Example dialogue
昼は何が食べたいんですか? hiru wa nan ga ta be ta i n de su ka
What is it that you want to eat for lunch?
カレーが食べたいです。 ka rē ga ta be ta i de su
I want to eat curry.