Was as a relative pronoun
We can use was (which, that, what) to refer back to a previously mentioned noun or phrase in more detail.
Alles, was wir wissen.
Everything that we know.
We use it after:
- words like nichts (nothing), alles (all), vieles (lots), etwas (something) and das (this/that);
Etwas, was neu ist.
Something which is new.
Wir hören das, was du erzählst.
We hear what you're saying.
- nouns in the superlative;
Das Beste, was es gibt. (das Beste = Superlativ von gut)
The best that there is – das Beste is the superlative of gut (good).
Das Tollste, was wir machen. (das Tollste = Superlativ von toll)
The greatest thing that we do – das Tollste is the superlative of toll (great)
- a whole phrase.
Tim kommt nach Berlin, was keine gute Idee ist.
Tim is coming to Berlin, which is not a good idea.
Caroline kann nicht kochen, was Sigi nicht stört.
Caroline can't cook, which doesn't bother Sigi.
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