How to Say ‘What does that mean?’ in German
Was bedeutet das?
vahs buh-DOY-tet dahs
[vahs buh-DOY-tet dahs]
Phrase Breakdown
Was
[vahs]
what
A question word used when asking for information or meaning.
Was bedeutet das auf Deutsch?
What does that mean in German?
bedeutet
[buh-DOY-tet]
means
From the verb meaning 'to mean' or 'to signify.'
Was bedeutet das?
What does that mean?
das
[dahs]
that
A demonstrative word meaning 'that' or sometimes 'this,' depending on context.
Was bedeutet das Wort?
What does that word mean?
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