was war das denn

What was that?

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phrase Rare #31,747
What was that? Denn adds emphasis, often expressing surprise or confusion.
GE: Was war das denn für ein Geräusch?
EN: What was that noise?

Was war das denn bitte?

What was that, please?

— The Wailing: Die Besessenen (2016)

Was war das denn?

What was that?

— Train to Busan (2016)

Sir, was war das denn gerade?

Sir, what was that just now?

— Harry Potter und der Halbblutprinz (2009)

Was war das denn gerade?

What was that just now?

— Prinzessin Mononoke (1997)

Was war das denn Yaguy?

What was that, Yaguy?

— Die Samurai der Moderne - Die dunkle Seite (2004)

Was war das denn, bitte?

What was that, please?

— Harry Potter und die Heiligtümer des Todes - Teil 1 (2010)

Was war das denn eben?

What was that just now?

— Gegen die Wand (2004)

Was war das denn!?

What was that all about?!

— The Mermaid (2016)