was soll das denn

what's that supposed to mean?

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what's that supposed to mean? Often expresses annoyance, surprise, or disapproval.
GE: Du hast mein Buch genommen. Was soll das denn?
EN: You took my book. What's that supposed to mean?

Was soll das denn jetzt, nach all der Zeit?

What's the point of this now, after all this time?

— The Secret Agent (2025)

Hey, pass doch auf, was soll das denn?

Hey, listen up, what's that all about?

— Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

"Nigga-Nigga", was soll das denn?

“Nigga-Nigga”? What’s that supposed to mean?

— Er ist wieder da (2015)

Verdammt, was soll das denn?

Damn, what's that all about?

— Cinema Paradiso (1988)

Was soll das denn hier?

What is this all about?

— Die Teuflischen (1955)

Was soll das denn?

What's the point of that?

— Die Royal Tenenbaums (2001)

Was soll das denn jetzt?

What is this supposed to mean?

— Broker - Familie gesucht (2022)

Was soll das denn, Louise?

What's the meaning of this, Louise?

— Mulholland Drive - Straße der Finsternis (2001)

Hör auf, Pia, was soll das denn?

Stop it, Pia, what's that all about?

— 3 Idiots (2009)