How to Say ‘What is today’ in German
Was ist heute
vahs ist HOY-te
[vahs ist HOY-te]
Phrase Breakdown
Was
[vahs]
what
Question word used to ask for information.
Ich frage im Café: Was ist heute besonders gut?
I ask in the café: What is especially good today?
ist
[ist]
is
Third-person singular of 'sein', meaning 'is'.
Der Gast fragt: Was ist heute besonders gut?
The guest asks: What is especially good today?
heute
[HOY-te]
today
Refers to the current day, often used when asking about recommendations or specials.
Heute frage ich: Was ist heute besonders gut?
Today I ask: What is especially good today?
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