This is the 71st most frequent Dutch word.
wat
"What"
"Wat" is used here as an interrogative pronoun to ask for specific information.
Wat is jouw favoriete eten?
What is your favorite food?
"Wat" is used here for emphasis or as an exclamation, similar to 'how' in English in an expressive sentence.
Wat is dat toch mooi!
How beautiful that is!
"Wat" is used here to indicate an indefinite amount, translating to 'some' in English.