was glaubst du denn

what do you think

→ was
phrase Rare #39,606
what do you think The particle “denn” adds emphasis and can make the question sound surprised, impatient, or confrontational.
GE: Was glaubst du denn, wer du bist?
EN: Who do you think you are?

An was glaubst du denn?

What do you think?

— The Bridge (1959)

Was glaubst du denn, du dumme Kuh?

What do you think, you stupid cow?

— Laurence Anyways (2012)

Was glaubst du denn?

What do you think?

— Fight Club (1999)

Was glaubst du denn was?

What do you think?

— Asphalt-Haie (1980)

Was glaubst du denn, wer du bist?

Who do you think you are?

— Das süße Leben (1960)