welch ein
what a
Introduces an exclamation and expresses strong surprise, admiration, or another intense emotion.
EXAMPLE
Welch ein wunderschöner Abend!
What a beautiful evening!
welch
what
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Meanings
Forms
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | – | – |
| accusative | – | – |
| dative | – | – |
| genitive | – | – |
Usage tips
Exclamation pattern
In exclamations, „welch“ (what) often appears in the fixed expression „welch ein“ (what a) or „welch eine“ (what a) before a noun. This is often followed by an adjective expressing a strong evaluation.
EXAMPLE
Welch ein Glück, dass du noch gekommen bist!
What a stroke of luck that you still came!
Welch eine beeindruckende Leistung!
What an impressive achievement!
Exclamation mark
„Welch“ (what) in this exclamatory use usually appears at the beginning of an independent exclamation; an exclamation mark typically comes at the end of the sentence.
EXAMPLE
Welch herrliche Aussicht!
What a wonderful view!
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