How to Say ‘What does Emma need today?’ in German
Was braucht Emma heute?
vahs browkht EM-mah HOY-tuh
[vahs browkht EM-mah HOY-tuh]
💬 Usage Tip: Heute usually comes near the end here, which sounds natural in German word order.
🇩🇪 In Germany: This fits the practical checklist style common in German childcare settings.
Phrase Breakdown
Was
[vahs]
what
"Was" introduces a question asking for information.
Was siehst du?
What do you see?
braucht
[browkht]
needs
"braucht" means "needs" for "he/she/it."
Sie braucht Wasser.
She needs water.
Emma
[EM-mah]
Emma
"Emma" is a proper name used as the subject here.
Emma spielt draußen.
Emma is playing outside.
heute
[HOY-tuh]
today
"heute" means "today" and adds time information.
Heute regnet es.
Today it is raining.
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