was erzählst du

what are you saying?

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phrase Rare #28,040
what are you saying? Depending on context, it can also mean “what are you telling someone?” and may sound skeptical or incredulous.
GE: Was erzählst du da?
EN: What are you talking about?

Was erzählst du mir für einen Scheiß?

What kind of crap are you telling me?

— Leviathan (2014)

Was erzählst du für einen Scheiß?

What kind of crap are you talking about?

— Hass (1995)

Was erzählst du da?

What are you talking about?

— Die Teuflischen (1955)

Was erzählst du mir da?

What are you talking about?

— Soul Kitchen (2009)

Was erzählst du denn?

What are you talking about?

— Die Besucher (1993)

Was erzählst du?

What are you talking about?

— Anora (2024)

Was erzählst du da für einen Quatsch?

What nonsense are you talking about?

— Your Name. - Gestern, heute und für immer (2016)

Was erzählst du ihr?

What do you tell her?

— Achteinhalb (1963)

Was erzählst du denn da?

What are you talking about?

— Volver - Zurückkehren (2006)