Wie sagt man das auf Deutsch?
The phrase "how to say that in German" is translated into German as Wie sagt man das auf Deutsch?
This phrase is used as a question to ask for the translation of a specific word or phrase into the German language. You can make the question more specific by replacing das (that) with the word you wish to translate. For example, you might say Wie sagt man [Wort] auf Deutsch? to ask how to say a particular word.
What does it mean word for word?
The literal translation of Wie sagt man das auf Deutsch? is "How says one that in German?", where man acts as an impersonal "one" or "you".
Which one should you use?
While Wie sagt man das auf Deutsch? is a general way to ask how to say something, another common alternative is Was heißt das auf Deutsch?, which means "What does that mean in German?"
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the word man is an impersonal pronoun meaning "one" or "people in general". It is important to note that it is not the word for "man" (which is Mann).
Did you know?
- While Deutsch refers to the language, the root word þeudō is also the ancestor of the Persian word tude, meaning 'people' or 'nation'.
Examples in context
- Entschuldigung, wie sagt man das auf Deutsch?Excuse me, how do you say that in German?
Example conversation
Felix is learning German and asks Julia for help with a word.
- FelixIch kenne dieses Wort nicht. Wie sagt man das auf Deutsch?I don't know this word. How do you say that in German?
- JuliaDas Wort ist 'Apfel'.The word is 'Apfel'.
- FelixDanke, Julia!Thanks, Julia!
- JuliaGerne, Felix!You're welcome, Felix!
