21 December 2025
How do you say “what kind of” in German?
If you’ve ever wondered how to ask “What kind(s) of…?” in German, look no further than this handy phrase: Was für…?
Examples
Was für Musik magst du? What kind(s) of music do you like?
Was ist das für ein Buch? What kind of book is that?
Was für ein Auto fährst du? What kind of car do you drive?
Good to Know
It also works as an exclamation - one you’ll hear every day:
Was für ein Wetter! What weather (we’re having)! Grammar tip: in was für ein, the für does not force the accusative - ein takes the case it has in the sentence: Mit was für einem Auto fährst du? (dative)
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