何ですって

what did you say?

→ 何

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what did you say? An incredulous or surprised way to ask someone to repeat what they said; it can sound dramatic or confrontational depending on tone. The ですって ending adds emphasis rather than ordinary politeness.

JA: 何ですって？明日引っ越すんですって？

EN: What did you say? You're going to transplant it?

何ですって

What did you say?

— パディントン２ (2017)

今すぐ何ですって？

What did you just say?

— アバウト・タイム～愛おしい時間について～ (2013)

私が何ですって？

What did you say I am?

— JUNO／ジュノ (2007)

何ですって?

What did you say?

— ウィキッドふたりの魔女 (2024)

何ですって移植すると？

What did you say? You're going to transplant it?

— スター・トレックII カーンの逆襲 (1982)