Bedeutung auf Deutsch

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What was that about

🇬🇧 UK //wɒt wəz ðæt əˈbaʊt// 🇺🇸 US //wɑt wəz ðæt əˈbaʊt//

Bedeutung von What was that about

A phrase used to ask for clarification on a previous statement or event.

In simple words: A phrase used to ask for clarification on a topic or event.

What was that about in einem Satz

• After the strange noise, I turned to my friend and asked, 'What was that about?'
• 'I heard you talking about your plans. What was that about?'
• When she started laughing, I couldn't help but ask, 'What was that about?'
• 'He mentioned a surprise; I was curious and thought, what was that about?'
• Looking puzzled after the meeting, I asked my boss, 'What was that about?'

Wie man What was that about verwendet

This phrase is often used in casual conversations to inquire about something that has just been mentioned or occurred. It's suitable among friends but may be too informal in formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Imagine someone shrugging in confusion and asking 'What was that about?' after a confusing story.

Verwandte Wörter

Collocations with What was that about

• ask what was that about
• wonder what was that about
• respond to what was that about

Synonyms for What was that about

• What do you mean?
• Can you explain?
• What's going on?
• What happened?
• What was that?

Common mistakes with What was that about

• Using it in formal contexts, which sounds too casual.
• Overusing it in conversations, leading to confusion.
• Confusing it with 'What is this about?', which can sound more authoritative.

Häufige Fragen zu What was that about

Was bedeutet What was that about?

A phrase used to ask for clarification on a topic or event.

Was bedeutet What was that about auf Deutsch?

A phrase used to ask for clarification on a topic or event.

Was ist die Definition von What was that about?

A phrase used to ask for clarification on a previous statement or event.

Wie verwendet man What was that about in einem Satz?

After the strange noise, I turned to my friend and asked, 'What was that about?'

Kannst du ein weiteres Beispiel für What was that about geben?

'I heard you talking about your plans. What was that about?'

Was sind Synonyme für What was that about?

Gängige Alternativen sind What do you mean?, Can you explain?, What's going on?, What happened?, What was that?.

Welche Wörter passen zu What was that about?

Es wird oft mit ask what was that about, wonder what was that about, respond to what was that about kombiniert.

Was sind häufige Fehler bei What was that about?

Using it in formal contexts, which sounds too casual. Overusing it in conversations, leading to confusion. Confusing it with 'What is this about?', which can sound more authoritative.

Wie spricht man What was that about aus?

US: //wɑt wəz ðæt əˈbaʊt//, UK: //wɒt wəz ðæt əˈbaʊt//. Hör dir das Audio oben an, um die Aussprache von Muttersprachlern zu hören.

Ist What was that about formell oder informell?

"What was that about" ist informell und passt daher in lockere Gespräche mit Freunden und Familie.

Wann sollte ich What was that about verwenden?

This phrase is often used in casual conversations to inquire about something that has just been mentioned or occurred. It's suitable among friends but may be too informal in formal situations.