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was haben Sie denn

what do you have?

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phrase Rare #35,302
what do you have? The particle “denn” adds a conversational tone of curiosity or surprise and is usually not translated. Depending on context, the question can also mean “what’s the matter?”
GE: Was haben Sie denn in Ihrer Tasche?
EN: What do you have in your bag?

Mei, was haben Sie denn da auf 'm Arm?

Mei, what have you got on your arm there?

— Manitou's Shoe (2001)

Was haben Sie denn hier zu suchen?

What are you doing here?

— Rebecca (1940)

Was haben Sie denn da?

What do you have there?

— State and Main (2000)

Was haben Sie denn zu Hause?

What do you have at home?

— Infernal Affairs (2002)

Was haben Sie denn heute vor?

What are your plans for today?

— Die amerikanische Nacht (1973)

Was haben Sie denn?

What's wrong with you?

— Auf Wiedersehen, Kinder (1987)

Um Gottes willen, was haben Sie denn, Herr Professor?

For God's sake, what's the matter, Professor?

— The Blue Angel (1930)