Was hast du denn mitgebracht?
What did you bring?
Language note: Use 'hast du' to form past tense questions.
Culture note: Discussing gifts is normal, reflecting appreciation and curiosity.
Context: Curiosity piqued, they inquire about what you brought.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Was
[vahs]
what
Asking for information about something.
Was ist das?
What is that?
hast
[hahst]
have
Second person singular form of 'to have'.
Hast du Geld?
Do you have money?
du
[doo]
you
Refers to the person being spoken to.
Du bist klug.
You are smart.
denn
[dehn]
then
Used to emphasize or add consequence.
Und was machst du denn nun?
So what are you doing then?
mitgebracht
[MIT-ge-brahcht]
brought
Past participle of the verb 'to bring'.
Was hast du denn mitgebracht?
What did you bring?
Phrase Parts
Was hast du denn
Mitgebracht?
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