Bedeutung
Used to inquire about the definition or sense of a word or phrase.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Direct questions are encouraged in schools. Politeness markers like 'could you' are often added. People may hesitate to ask to avoid causing 'meiwaku' (trouble). Directness is valued; asking is seen as efficient.
Be direct
Don't be afraid to ask. Native speakers appreciate curiosity.
Bedeutung
Used to inquire about the definition or sense of a word or phrase.
Be direct
Don't be afraid to ask. Native speakers appreciate curiosity.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word.
What ____ it mean?
We use 'does' for the third-person singular 'it'.
Choose the correct question.
Which is correct?
This follows the standard auxiliary-subject-verb order.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
2 AufgabenWhat ____ it mean?
We use 'does' for the third-person singular 'it'.
Which is correct?
This follows the standard auxiliary-subject-verb order.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Häufig gestellte Fragen
1 FragenYes, it is professional and clear.
Verwandte Redewendungen
What do you mean?
similarAsking for intent
What is the meaning of?
synonymAsking for definition
