No. 71 in Dutch
wat
"What"
In a sentence
Wat is jouw favoriete eten?
What is your favorite food?
"Wat" is used here as an interrogative pronoun to ask for specific information.
Ik heb wat tijd nodig om na te denken.
I need some time to think.
"Wat" is used here to indicate an indefinite amount, translating to 'some' in English.
Wat is dat toch mooi!
How beautiful that is!
"Wat" is used here for emphasis or as an exclamation, similar to 'how' in English in an expressive sentence.
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