A2Socialinformal

Was meinst du?

What do you mean?

In German

Was meinst du?

vas mine-st doo
English
What do you mean?
Español
¿Qué quieres decir?
Italiano
Cosa intendi?

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Das ist doch ganz einfach.

    That's quite simple.

    Responding to a vague or unclear statement from a friend.

  2. 2

    Wir sollten das Ding anders angehen.

    We should approach this thing differently.

    Seeking clarification on an informal suggestion.

FAQ

How do you say "What do you mean?" in German?

"What do you mean?" in German is "Was meinst du?" (vas mine-st doo). Example: Das ist doch ganz einfach..

Related

Damn it! / What a mess!
So ein Mist!
zo ine mist
Yes.
Ja.
ya
That's obvious. / That's clear.
Das ist doch klar.
das ist dokh klahr
I'm sorry. / That makes me sad.
Das tut mir leid.
das toot meer lite
Oh dear! / Oh no!
Oh je!
oh YEH
That's a pity. / That's too bad.
Das ist schade.
das ist SHAH-duh
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