what

US /wɑːt/
UK /wɑːt/
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ما, ماذا, أي

asking for information specifying something

:
What is your name?
ما اسمك؟
What time is it?
كم الساعة؟
2.

ما, ماذا

asking for information about the identity, nature, or amount of something

:
What do you want to eat?
ماذا تريد أن تأكل؟
What a beautiful day!
يا له من يوم جميل!
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ما, أي

asking for information about the identity, nature, or amount of something

:
What books are you reading?
أي كتب تقرأ؟
What color is your car?
ما لون سيارتك؟
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ما, ماذا

to what extent or degree

:
What an amazing performance!
يا له من أداء مذهل!
I don't care what he thinks.
لا يهمني ماذا يعتقد.
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ماذا, ما

used to express surprise or to ask for a repetition of something said

:
What! You're leaving already?
ماذا! هل أنت مغادر بالفعل؟
He said he won the lottery. What?
قال إنه فاز باليانصيب. ماذا؟