in the world
An intensifier, often used after an interrogative wordAn intensifier, often used after an interrogative word.
» What in the world is this?
Was in aller Welt ist das? — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Що це в біса таке? — marko
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4 senses(idiomatic)An intensifier, often used after an interrogative word.
What in the world was that?
Who in the world would want to do that?
Used for emphasis after a qualified noun.
the happiest girl in the world
in aller Welt, in Gottes Namen, in Herrgotts Namen
In this present age; here and now.
In this present age; here and now.
Characteristic of wider society; worldly.
Examples
2189 sentencesWhat in the world is this?
Що це в біса таке? — marko
deWas in aller Welt ist das? — Pfirsichbaeumchen
What in the world are you doing?
Що це таке ти робиш? — aandrusiak
What's the highest mountain in the world?
Яка найвища гора на світі? — deniko
ruКакая самая высокая гора в мире? — marafon
We're still the best in the world.
Ми все ще найкращі в світі. — deniko
ruМы всё ещё лучшие в мире. — Wezel
That's the fastest train in the world.
Це найшвидший поїзд у світі. — deniko
ruЭто самый быстрый поезд в мире. — afyodor
deDas ist der schnellste Zug der Welt. — Esperantostern