Was Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Was" is used as pronoun with the meaning of "what", "that which" or "something".

Essential properties of "was"

Its most important properties are:

Meanings of "was" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Interrogative pronoun for things or situations"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Was möchtest du zum Abendessen?What would you like for dinner?
  2. Was ist dein Lieblingsfilm?What is your favorite movie?
  3. Was hast du gestern gemacht?What did you do yesterday?

2.) "Relative pronoun referring to previously mentioned things or situations"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich verstehe nicht, was du meinst.I don't understand what you mean.
  2. Alles, was ich will, ist Frieden.All that I want is peace.
  3. Das ist genau das, was ich brauche.That is exactly what I need.

3.) "Indefinite pronoun for something undetermined or unknown"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Hast du was gesagt?Did you say something?
  2. Ich habe was für dich.I have something for you.
  3. Da stimmt doch was nicht.Something is wrong there.
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