wie lautete

what was

→ wie

phrase Rare #32,152

what was Used to ask for the exact wording of something, like a question, answer, or diagnosis. Often appears in the past tense as a polite/formal way to ask.

GE: Wie lautete die Antwort noch einmal?

EN: What was the answer again?

Wie lautete die Nummer, Mr. Fischer?

What was the number, Mr. Fischer?

— Inception (2010)

Wie lautete Ihre Frage?

What was your question?

Wie lautete noch mal Toms Familienname?

What was Tom's last name again?

Wie lautete die Diagnose?

What was the diagnosis?

Wie lautete Ihr Plan?

What was your plan?

— Andhadhun (2018)

Wie lautete die?

What was it?

— Ikiru - Einmal wirklich leben (1952)

Wie lautete deine Frage?

What was your question?