PRONOUN

was/vas/what

was is a German pronoun that means what. It is pronounced /vas/.

Definitions

1.used to ask about things or information(question word)

a.to inquire about the identity or nature of something

Was ist das?What is that?

b.to ask for clarification or explanation

Was meinst du damit?What do you mean by that?

Frequently asked questions

What does "was" mean in English?
"was" means what. It is a German pronoun.
How do you pronounce "was"?
"was" is pronounced /vas/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "was"?
"was" is a pronoun in German.

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