# welch

welch is a German det meaning “what”.

## In other languages

- Русский: какой, который . — Какого числа ты родился?

## Meanings

1. _emphatic · preceding ein or an adjective_ what
   - Welch ein Glück! — How fortunate!

## Examples

- Welch schöner Ausblick! — What a fine view!
- Welch herrliches Wetter! — What lovely weather!
- Welch Natter nährte ich an meiner Brust! — What a viper I have nourished in my bosom!
- Welch ein Glück! Es ist nichts zerbrochen. — How lucky! There's nothing broken.
- O weh, welch Unglück widerfährt mir! — Alas, what ill luck has befallen me!

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