"Wat denk je zelf" is a Dutch expression used to ask someone for their personal opinion or thoughts about a particular topic, often implying curiosity or sometimes challenging the listener to consider their own viewpoint.
Translations
what do you think
qué crees tú
què en penses
qu'en penses-tu
was meinst du
cosa pensi
o que pensar
Etymology
The phrase "wat denk je zelf" comes from Dutch, where "wat" means 'what,' "denk" is the verb 'think,' "je" means 'you,' and "zelf" means 'self.' It literally translates to 'what think you yourself,' highlighting the emphasis on one's own opinion. Did you know? This phrase is commonly used in everyday Dutch conversations to prompt reflection or opinion sharing.
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"Wat denk je zelf" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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what do you think