was bist du für ein

what kind of

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phrase Rare #39,604

what kind of Used to ask what type of person or thing someone is, often in a surprised or critical way. Usually followed by a noun.

GE: Was bist du für ein Freund, wenn du mir nicht hilfst?

EN: What kind of friend are you if you won’t help me?

What is your zodiac sign?

— La Grande Bellezza - Die große Schönheit (2013)

What kind of person are you?

— GoodFellas (1990)

What a fraudster you are!

— Achteinhalb (1963)

You dog, what a liar you are!

— 3 Idiots (2009)