A1Basics

Was ist das?

What is that?

In German

Was ist das?

Vas ist das?
English
What is that?
Español
¿Qué es eso?
Italiano
Cos'è questo?

Sentence Breakdown

  • WasWhatInterrogative pronoun
  • istisVerb
  • dasthatDemonstrative pronoun

Grammar Point

W-Frage (Was)

Variations

  • Was ist das hier?
    What is this here?
  • Können Sie das erklären?
    Can you explain that?

FAQ

How do you say "What is that?" in German?

"What is that?" in German is "Was ist das?" (Vas ist das?).

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