Bedeutung
A basic question to identify an unknown object.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Directness is appreciated. Asking 'Что это такое?' is seen as a sign of interest. In a classroom, it's the standard way to ask for a definition. Used to clarify tasks or documents without sounding incompetent. Can be used to bond over shared confusion about something new.
Tone matters
A rising tone makes it a question. A flat, sharp tone makes it an accusation.
People vs Objects
Never use this for a person. It is very rude.
Bedeutung
A basic question to identify an unknown object.
Tone matters
A rising tone makes it a question. A flat, sharp tone makes it an accusation.
People vs Objects
Never use this for a person. It is very rude.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word.
Что ___ такое?
The phrase is 'Что это такое?'.
Which is correct for an object?
Choose the correct question.
'Кто' is for people, 'Что' is for objects.
Match the question to the situation.
What do you ask when you see a weird object?
Use 'Что это такое?' to identify unknown objects.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenЧто ___ такое?
The phrase is 'Что это такое?'.
Choose the correct question.
'Кто' is for people, 'Что' is for objects.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Use 'Что это такое?' to identify unknown objects.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenNo, never. Use 'Кто это?' instead.
Because 'это' is neuter, so the adjective must be neuter.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Что это?
similarWhat is this?
Кто это?
contrastWho is this?
Что это значит?
builds onWhat does this mean?
Что случилось?
similarWhat happened?
