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what the heck in German

what the heck in German is was zum Henker, was zum Kuckuck — what the heck means an exclamation of surprise, confusion or annoyance at something unexpected.

what the heck in German

was zum Henker
phrase
(euphemistic) What the hell.
was zum Kuckuck
phrase
(euphemistic) What the hell.

What does "what the heck" mean?

  1. interjection An exclamation of surprise, confusion or annoyance at something unexpected.
    "What the heck was that noise?"
  2. phrase Used to say that you have decided to do something despite doubts, because the risk or cost no longer seems to matter.
    "Ah, what the heck — order the lobster."
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what the heck in a sentence

  • What the heck was that noise?
  • What the heck is going on in here?
  • Ah, what the heck — order the lobster.
  • She was tired, but what the heck, she went anyway.

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What is "what the heck" in German?

"what the heck" in German is was zum Henker, was zum Kuckuck. what the heck means: An exclamation of surprise, confusion or annoyance at something unexpected.

How do you use "what the heck" in a sentence?

Example: "What the heck was that noise?" In German, "what the heck" is was zum Henker, was zum Kuckuck.

Are there other ways to say "what the heck" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "what the heck": was zum Henker, was zum Kuckuck.

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