Worum geht's?

Based on: gehen
Phrase
1.

What's the matter? What is it about?

(common phrase to ask for the reason for someone reaching out. Sounds a bit formal.)
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  • Worum geht's (geht es)? = Um was geht's?
  • What's the problem? How can I help you/ what is it you want to talk to me about.
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How many meanings does the German word 'Worum geht's?' have?

Worum geht's? has 1 distinct meaning: 1. What's the matter? What is it about?.

What is 'Worum geht's?' related to?

The word 'Worum geht's?' is related to gehen.

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The Meanings of ‘umgehen’ and ‘gehen um’
A fun look at the meaning of "umgehen" and what "walking around" has to do with "handling". And also a look at the combo "gehen um" and why it's super useful.
Vocab: gehen um, umgehen
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