“Weißt du was?”
You know what?
Daily LifeInformalA2
Literal Translation
Word for word: “Know you what?”
Pronunciation
/vaɪ̯st duː vas/
When to Use This Phrase
Like 'You know what?' or 'Guess what?', it announces news or a sudden idea, and in casual speech it often sounds like 'Weißte was?'. With people you call 'Sie', say 'Wissen Sie was?'.
Example Sentences
Weißt du was? Ich lade dich heute ein.
You know what? It's my treat today.
Weißt du was? Ich habe die Prüfung bestanden!
Guess what? I passed the exam!
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