was zum Henker

what the heck

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phrase Rare #23,107
what the heck An exclamation of surprise, confusion, or frustration. Very informal; stronger versions may be more rude.
GE: Was zum Henker machst du da?
EN: What the heck are you doing there?

Was zum Henker labert ihr da?

What the hell are you talking about?

Was zum Henker sollte das alles?

What the hell was all that about?

— Suzume (2022)

Was zum Henker ist das?

What the hell is this?

Was zum Henker machen Sie hier?

What the hell are you doing here?

Was zum Henker labern Sie da?

What the hell are you talking about?

Was zum Henker soll ich jetzt noch sagen?

What the hell am I supposed to say now?

— Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)

Was zum Henker lese ich da?

What the hell am I reading?

Was zum Henker werde ich hier draußen tun, Richie?

What the hell am I going to do out here, Richie?

— American Gangster (2007)

Was zum Henker ist hier los?

What the hell is going on here?

— Suzume (2022)

Was zum Henker macht ihr hier?

What the hell are you doing here?

Was zum Henker?!

What the hell?!

— Carandiru (2003)