was gibt's denn

what's up?

→ was
phrase Rare #33,661
what's up? A casual question about what's going on or what is available; the exact meaning depends on context.
GE: Was gibt's denn heute Abend zu essen?
EN: What's for dinner tonight?

Was gibt's denn heute?

So, what’s on the menu today?

— Sie küssten und sie schlugen ihn (1959)

Was gibt's denn da zu essen?

What is there to eat?

— Moskau glaubt den Tränen nicht (1980)

Ja, was gibt's denn?

Yes, what is it?

— Pinocchio (2019)

Was gibt's denn heute.

What's on today, then?

— Nobody Knows (2004)

Was gibt's denn?

What's up?

— Sie küssten und sie schlugen ihn (1959)

Was gibt's denn da so Interessantes?

What’s so interesting about that?

— Sie küssten und sie schlugen ihn (1959)

Detective Jefferson, was gibt's denn?

Detective Jefferson, what’s going on?

— Léon - Der Profi (1994)