How to Say ‘What is it about?’ in German
Worum geht es?
voh-ROOM gayt ess
[voh-ROOM gayt ess]
💬 Usage Tip: The full, neutral version. Safe in polite conversation.
🇩🇪 In Germany: A practical German response when someone says they have a request—straight to the point, but not rude.
Phrase Breakdown
Worum
[voh-ROOM]
what about / what is it about
Asks what the matter or topic is.
Worum geht es, kann ich Ihnen helfen?
What is it about, can I help you?
geht
[gayt]
goes / is about
From gehen; in this phrase it means is about or concerns.
Worum geht es bei Ihrer Frage?
What is your question about?
es
[ess]
it
Refers to the issue or matter being discussed.
Worum geht es, wenn es so dringend ist?
What is it about if it is so urgent?
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